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OLD 371P

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,719 mi
Last recorded15,719 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 371P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 15,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 15,719 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,662 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 15,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 14,851 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 6,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 3,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 2,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition advise replacement.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011
Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,543 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on n/s/r of inner sill

Fail 5 Dec 2008 82,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on n/s/r of inner sill

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,209 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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OLD 371P is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OLD 371P, 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 OLD 371P registered?

OLD 371P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1976.

Is OLD 371P safe to buy?

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