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TJX 745R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,609 mi
Last recorded70,609 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJX 745R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,609 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,889 miles

both rear leaf springfs hasve slight corrosion

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,649 miles

slight play in rear axle pin bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rear axle pin bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2011 66,639 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear check strap split

offside check strap splitting

offside front idicator lens cracked

slight movement in the steering ends

Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,103 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear check strap split

offside check strap splitting

offside front idicator lens cracked

slight movement in the steering ends

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,677 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,421 miles

Slight play in the front propshaft U/J

Would have offside rear brake checked in the near future

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,089 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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TJX 745R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJX 745R, 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.

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What year was TJX 745R registered?

TJX 745R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1976.

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