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PAJ 197R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,850 mi
Last recorded16,850 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAJ 197R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,850 miles

vehicle has had extensive welding

main beam warning light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2019 16,849 miles

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

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

vehicle has had extensive welding

main beam warning light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2018 16,820 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 16,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,738 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 16,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 13,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 12,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 10,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 10,886 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 8,504 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes begining to perish

Both track rod end bushes begining to perish

Pass 16 May 2007 7,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 7,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen scratched

n/s/f wheel, weight close to trackrod end

n/s/r axle, strap perished

position of front brake hoses

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 May 2006 4,666 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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PAJ 197R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PAJ 197R, 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 PAJ 197R registered?

PAJ 197R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1976.

Is PAJ 197R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAJ 197R shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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