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MWW 848P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWW 848P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 13,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 13,002 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 12,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 12,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 11,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 11,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,440 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 May 2012 9,432 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 May 2008 9,250 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking

Fail 24 May 2008 9,248 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking

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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MWW 848P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc 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 MWW 848P, 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 MWW 848P registered?

MWW 848P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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