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TBU 493R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBU 493R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 94,534 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 94,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,872 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 91,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,804 miles

Most of the vehicles brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 90,769 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 90,211 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,158 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 90,158 miles

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

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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TBU 493R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 TBU 493R, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TBU 493R?

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What year was TBU 493R registered?

TBU 493R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is TBU 493R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBU 493R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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