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UKV 36R

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKV 36R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,633 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 42,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,621 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 42,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,610 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 291 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,604 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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UKV 36R is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKV 36R, 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 UKV 36R registered?

UKV 36R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1976.

Is UKV 36R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKV 36R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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