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PUP 5P

1976 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,914 mi
Last recorded53,914 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 5P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,526 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hydrolic clutch pipe split and leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,872 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,866 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,385 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

unable to determine chassis condition due to excessive underseal on vehicle chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,396 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside front outrigger/floor badly corroded

rear spring eye bushes worn near to limit

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,622 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,616 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PUP 5P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PUP 5P, 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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What year was PUP 5P registered?

PUP 5P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 July 1976.

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