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PHD 55P

1976 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,865 mi
Last recorded34,865 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHD 55P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2019 33,936 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,696 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017
Fail 11 Aug 2017 31,441 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,962 miles

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

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY PARTS COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,164 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,459 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 24,316 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,983 miles

advise underbody coated in underseal

advise underbody showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2012 21,444 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 17,782 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 17,777 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 12,637 miles

rear exhaust metalastic mountings deteriated

Pass 15 May 2009 8,676 miles

Oil leak

underbody heavily waxoiled making underbody inspection very hard

Fail 15 May 2009 8,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

underbody heavily waxoiled making underbody inspection very hard

Pass 19 May 2008 4,632 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 3,022 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2007 3,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,864 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 2,864 miles

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

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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PHD 55P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PHD 55P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PHD 55P?

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What year was PHD 55P registered?

PHD 55P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is PHD 55P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHD 55P shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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