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PFX 247R

1976 MG B Roadster

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,707 mi
Last recorded7,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B Roadster34,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFX 247R
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 7,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 7,706 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill area/jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 7,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 7,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,444 miles

Both sill areas coroded but no perforations at this time

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front king pins slight lift

Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,020 miles

Both rear suspension rebound straps deterorarting

Corrosion to o/s centre floor outrigger

Corrosion to o/s inner sill

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 6,018 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear suspension rebound straps deterorarting

Corrosion to o/s centre floor outrigger

Corrosion to o/s inner sill

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,949 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

Corrosion to o/s castle rail but not affectin overall strength

N/s mfront floor pan has been incorrectly welded but does not affect the overall strength

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

O/s outer cross member has corrosion but not affecting the overall strength

O/s wiper blade torn

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 5,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front kingpins have slight play

Corrosion to o/s castle rail but not affectin overall strength

N/s mfront floor pan has been incorrectly welded but does not affect the overall strength

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

O/s outer cross member has corrosion but not affecting the overall strength

O/s wiper blade torn

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,892 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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PFX 247R is a 1976 MG B Roadster in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFX 247R, 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 PFX 247R registered?

PFX 247R is a 1976 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1976.

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