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NGW 308P

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGW 308P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 83,649 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,905 miles

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

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

add on fog lamp fitted on nearside rear and not working. fog lamp not required

both steering rack gaiters secured by plastic cable ties

clutch actuator hydraulic rubber hose outer skin damaged

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated but works

passenger sun visor stays in stowed position but slightly insecure

vehicle undercarriage slight corrosion present at various chassis points

wipers not tested

Fail 1 Apr 2017 81,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

add on fog lamp fitted on nearside rear and not working. fog lamp not required

both steering rack gaiters secured by plastic cable ties

clutch actuator hydraulic rubber hose outer skin damaged

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated but works

passenger sun visor stays in stowed position but slightly insecure

vehicle undercarriage slight corrosion present at various chassis points

wipers not tested

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,711 miles

oil leak under body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak under body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,285 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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NGW 308P is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NGW 308P, 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 NGW 308P?

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What year was NGW 308P registered?

NGW 308P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is NGW 308P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGW 308P shows 12 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.

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