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PHA 525R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 525R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

n/s rear spring bushes deteriorated

o/s rear spring bushes deteriorated

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2014 69,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

underside undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,951 miles

F/discs corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre has deep cracks in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,951 miles

F/discs corroded

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre has deep cracks in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,858 miles

Deep cracks in n/s/r tyre tread

G/box slightly leaking

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,858 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Deep cracks in n/s/r tyre tread

G/box slightly leaking

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 May 2010 68,341 miles

All underneath of vehicle undercoated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,066 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 66,398 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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PHA 525R 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 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 PHA 525R, 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 PHA 525R registered?

PHA 525R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1976.

Is PHA 525R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHA 525R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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