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MVT 685P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 2936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVT 685P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,936cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,467 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting spilt

Fail 9 Oct 2015 94,467 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting spilt

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,830 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

has slight play in nearside trunion

Fail 19 Mar 2011 92,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

has slight play in nearside trunion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,151 miles

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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MVT 685P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 2,936cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVT 685P, 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 MVT 685P registered?

MVT 685P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is MVT 685P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVT 685P shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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