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NTO 22P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,629 mi
Last recorded16,629 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 22P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 16,277 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 16,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 16,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 16,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 15,617 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,535 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 15,347 miles

slight rust on nsr outer sill

Pass 11 Apr 2018 15,079 miles

Front exhaust appears to be split / blowing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 15,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front exhaust appears to be split / blowing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,835 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to rust on lower edge

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 14,275 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill starting to rust

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,302 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,296 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,862 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2009 12,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

starting to rust on sills

Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,571 miles

slight rust on both outer sills and on nsr spring mount on floor

Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,457 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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NTO 22P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NTO 22P, 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 NTO 22P registered?

NTO 22P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 24 June 1976.

Is NTO 22P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTO 22P shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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