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NGW 846P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGW 846P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 97,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 97,515 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battary insecure

windscreen cracked on nearside bottom corner

Fail 7 Apr 2008 97,505 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

all floor and chassis slightly corroded

both inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

rear inner wings and valance corroded, but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,697 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 96,695 miles

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

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 846P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 846P, 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 NGW 846P registered?

NGW 846P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is NGW 846P safe to buy?

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