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IIL 9137

1976 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,206 mi
Last recorded19,206 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B Roadster34,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 9137
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 19,206 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Slight lift in Offside front suspension gear

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 19,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight lift in Offside front suspension gear

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 11,375 miles

nearside rear suspension leaf spring suspension rubber / bump stop missing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 6,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 1,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,209 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,068 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 85,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,666 miles

Hazard light frequency fast Steering rack slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,506 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,497 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 84,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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IIL 9137 is a 1976 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1976 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,616 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IIL 9137, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was IIL 9137 registered?

IIL 9137 is a 1976 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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