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NBO 978P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,083 mi
Last recorded39,083 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBO 978P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 39,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 38,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,705 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,704 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,178 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,252 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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NBO 978P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NBO 978P, 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 NBO 978P registered?

NBO 978P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 15 January 1976.

Is NBO 978P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBO 978P shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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