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PYB 292P

1976 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,664 mi
Last recorded66,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 292P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,012 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,896 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front suspension arm bushes perishing

n/s/r suspension link arm bushes starting to perish

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 57,864 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion offside front inner wing not in prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2006 57,294 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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PYB 292P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PYB 292P, 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

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What year was PYB 292P registered?

PYB 292P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1976.

Is PYB 292P safe to buy?

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