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MWO 465P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,258 mi
Last recorded40,258 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWO 465P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lateral movment in brake pedal

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

considerable welded repair to vehicle

floorpans & chassis sections generally corroded

sills etc corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle corroded/deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,780 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

considerable welded repair to vehicle

floorpans & chassis sections generally corroded

sills etc corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle corroded/deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

considerable welded repair to vehicle

floorpans & chassis sections generally corroded

sills etc corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle corroded/deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,817 miles

play detected in steering wheel just within accepted limits allowing for lenghthy steering linkage

slight inbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 22 Aug 2007 37,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

leaf springs corroded

marks on screen within accepted limits

metal brake pipes generally corroded

nearside mirror loose

outer sills /outer chassis sections & floorpans corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 34,515 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

considerable surface corrosion to vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in offside king pin

some welded repair to vehicle

suspension bushes generally deteriorating

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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MWO 465P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MWO 465P, 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 MWO 465P registered?

MWO 465P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 July 1976.

Is MWO 465P safe to buy?

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