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PAX 985R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAX 985R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 59,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 59,251 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,010 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,900 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,770 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,596 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,500 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,493 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,354 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise clutch fluied leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,077 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,737 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,406 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

slight interaction nearside rear indicator and sidelight

Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

slight interaction nearside rear indicator and sidelight

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both track rod ends boots fauling inner wheel rims

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,068 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 55,068 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

o/s/f floor excive corrosion

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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PAX 985R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PAX 985R, 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 PAX 985R registered?

PAX 985R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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The MOT history for PAX 985R shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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