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MPN 289P

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,034 mi
Last recorded43,034 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPN 289P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 43,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 43,034 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,712 miles

N/S front wheel slightly binding.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S and N/S front and rear tyres perrished in tread area.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,333 miles

N/S front tyre slightly perrished. O.K at time of test.

N/S front wheel slightly binding.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S and N/S headlight aim O.K at time of test.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 42,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S front tyre slightly perrished. O.K at time of test.

N/S front wheel slightly binding.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S and N/S headlight aim O.K at time of test.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes are slightly imbalanced,OK at time of test.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,775 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,713 miles

slight play in steering rack

both front steering rack gaitors perished

Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front steering rack gaitors perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,638 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sills corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,430 miles

hole in o/s/f floor

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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MPN 289P is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPN 289P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPN 289P registered?

MPN 289P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is MPN 289P safe to buy?

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