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OUG 478P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUG 478P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,415 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 97,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 96,535 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 96,527 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 94,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 90,408 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s lower door hinge mount

under body rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2013 90,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 90,326 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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OUG 478P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OUG 478P, 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 OUG 478P?

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What year was OUG 478P registered?

OUG 478P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is OUG 478P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUG 478P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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