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PFD 789R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,510 mi
Last recorded31,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFD 789R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 31,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 31,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major fuel leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to connector under floor. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Over flow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 30,349 miles

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

off side front upper and lower king pin slight play

slight play near side and off side steering rack

slight play off side rear hub

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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PFD 789R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PFD 789R, 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 PFD 789R registered?

PFD 789R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PFD 789R safe to buy?

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