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VUG 149R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,913 mi
Last recorded27,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 149R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,996 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,911 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,675 miles

corrosion on lip of offside rear inner wing not weekening car

fan is hitting front radiator

front and rear number plates are cracked

front brake dust cover back plates are corroding off

front suspension bump stops are cracking off

nearside rear brakes are sticking on

play in stearing rack

rear leaf spring front mounting are corroded thin

Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,670 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on lip of offside rear inner wing not weekening car

fan is hitting front radiator

front and rear number plates are cracked

front brake dust cover back plates are corroding off

front suspension bump stops are cracking off

nearside rear brakes are sticking on

play in stearing rack

rear leaf spring front mounting are corroded thin

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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VUG 149R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VUG 149R, 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 VUG 149R registered?

VUG 149R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is VUG 149R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 149R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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