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PGY 280R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,397 mi
Last recorded21,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGY 280R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 21,375 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 12 Jun 2020 20,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,816 miles

light scratch on screen not affecting drivers view of the road

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2018 19,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

light scratch on screen not affecting drivers view of the road

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2017 19,151 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,830 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,633 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Nov 2015 14,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Dec 2014 11,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014
Pass 24 May 2013 11,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,319 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 11,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,034 miles

repair carried out to rear silencer

Fail 1 Sep 2009 11,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

repair carried out to rear silencer

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,939 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 10,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,852 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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PGY 280R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGY 280R, 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 PGY 280R registered?

PGY 280R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1976.

Is PGY 280R safe to buy?

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