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NPO 55R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 55R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,464 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,054 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 19,825 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,468 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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NPO 55R 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 92.9%.

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 NPO 55R, 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 NPO 55R?

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What year was NPO 55R registered?

NPO 55R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1976.

Is NPO 55R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 55R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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