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VWP 290R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 290R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,291 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,082 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,646 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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VWP 290R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWP 290R, 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 VWP 290R?

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What year was VWP 290R registered?

VWP 290R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1976.

Is VWP 290R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWP 290R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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