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NPR 979P

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,770 mi
Last recorded101,770 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPR 979P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 101,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,879 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,849 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 92,995 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 92,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,766 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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NPR 979P is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPR 979P, 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 NPR 979P registered?

NPR 979P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1976.

Is NPR 979P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPR 979P shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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