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USX 212R

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,620 mi
Last recorded30,620 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSX 212R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2012 30,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

corosion to sills

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,620 miles

chip in screen

corosion to sills

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,514 miles

Both front suspension king pins slightly worn

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content high on tickover

Light switch suspect

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 30,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

hydrocarbons high on tick over

light switch suspect

Oil leak

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

both front kingpinsslightly worn

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,907 miles

Both front kingpins slightly worn

Engine oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fuel hose from fuel tank deteriorated

Prop shaft rear universal joint excessively worn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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USX 212R is a 1976 MG B in White 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 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 USX 212R, 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 USX 212R?

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What year was USX 212R registered?

USX 212R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is USX 212R safe to buy?

The MOT history for USX 212R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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