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JLV 507P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,178 mi
Last recorded6,178 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLV 507P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 6,178 miles

All tyres have minor cracks

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 5,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 5,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,242 miles

N/S/F brake pad crumbling

O/S & N/S rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2014 5,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake pad crumbling

O/S & N/S rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,081 miles

4 tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 4,888 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle oil leaks into rear brake drums

Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 891 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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JLV 507P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JLV 507P, 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 JLV 507P registered?

JLV 507P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 26 January 1976.

Is JLV 507P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLV 507P shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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