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76 KO

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,734 mi
Last recorded32,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 KO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 32,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 32,734 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 32,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight gearbox leak.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 32,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight gearbox leak.

Pass 31 May 2019 32,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight gearbox leak.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

slight diff leak.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 32,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak.

slight diff leak.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

slight differential fluid leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,892 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,864 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,864 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,804 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,804 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,553 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,452 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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76 KO is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 76 KO, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 76 KO registered?

76 KO is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is 76 KO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 KO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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