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NNH 788P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNH 788P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,190 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,819 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,086 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 58,078 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,830 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 57,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NNH 788P 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 71.4%.

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 NNH 788P, 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 NNH 788P?

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What year was NNH 788P registered?

NNH 788P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1976.

Is NNH 788P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNH 788P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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