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MRB 243P

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,347 mi
Last recorded36,347 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRB 243P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,397 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 32,394 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,306 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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MRB 243P is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRB 243P, 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

How do I check the history of MRB 243P?

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What year was MRB 243P registered?

MRB 243P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1976.

Is MRB 243P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRB 243P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRB 243P have outstanding finance?

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