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PBD 550R

1976 MG Mgb

White Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 550R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,133 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged deteriorating in engine bay (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,133 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm locating pin insecure front mount (2.4.G.3a)

Fuel hose slightly damaged deteriorating in engine bay (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,815 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outter seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,586 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,586 miles

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

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,523 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,522 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,106 miles

freeplay in both front king pins

Fail 16 Jun 2010 75,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

freeplay in both front king pins

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 74,182 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,182 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,339 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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PBD 550R is a 1976 MG Mgb in White with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBD 550R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PBD 550R is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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