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WAA 761R

1976 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,406 mi
Last recorded40,406 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAA 761R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

only just passed emission test

Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,584 miles

engine misfiring

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,842 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,955 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WAA 761R is a 1976 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAA 761R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAA 761R?

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What year was WAA 761R registered?

WAA 761R is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 September 1976.

Is WAA 761R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAA 761R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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