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NPD 456P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPD 456P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,995 miles

o/s/r axle strap snapped /// n/s deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 68,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch upper also inner wing in eng compartment (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r axle strap snapped /// n/s deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,865 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,865 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported starter wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear axle drop strap broken

Oil leak ()

clutch poor

fuel pump casing damaged exposing electrics inside

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,346 miles

osr axle strap snaped

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ns and os front track rod ends rubber boots split

surface corrosion to floor and chassis area

Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ns and os front track rod ends rubber boots split

surface corrosion to floor and chassis area

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,238 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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NPD 456P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc 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 NPD 456P, 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.

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What year was NPD 456P registered?

NPD 456P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1976.

Is NPD 456P safe to buy?

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