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PBM 62R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBM 62R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 42,305 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking lever arm (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 41,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 40,508 miles

undrside waxoiled

Fail 2 Sep 2020 40,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 37,720 miles

rear n/s brake pipe slightly corroded

underside waxoild

Pass 29 May 2018 36,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 36,126 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

rear prop shaft joint worn

Fail 10 May 2017 36,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

rear prop shaft joint worn

Pass 20 May 2016 36,029 miles

Offside Front floor pan corroded slightly

brake hoses starting to perish

brake pipes greased

front discs corroded slightly

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 May 2015 34,959 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 34,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 27,111 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 27,111 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 25,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,692 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,726 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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PBM 62R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBM 62R, 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.

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What year was PBM 62R registered?

PBM 62R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 16 November 1976.

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