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PPG 976R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,708 mi
Last recorded28,708 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 976R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 28,708 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 28,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,462 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 28,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,558 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 26,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,025 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 26,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,864 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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PPG 976R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 PPG 976R, 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 49 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 PPG 976R registered?

PPG 976R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 22 January 1977.

Is PPG 976R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPG 976R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPG 976R have outstanding finance?

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