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TUJ 254R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,367 mi
Last recorded41,367 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 254R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 41,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,978 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 40,978 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 40,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,203 miles

front brake pads

Fail 5 Jul 2011 39,203 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake pads

Pass 7 May 2010 39,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 34,633 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,622 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

play in both king pins

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,725 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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TUJ 254R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TUJ 254R, 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

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What year was TUJ 254R registered?

TUJ 254R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is TUJ 254R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUJ 254R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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