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PHU 487R

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,256 mi
Last recorded61,256 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 487R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,256 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 61,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,304 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 59,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,613 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,655 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,038 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Underside heavily "wax-oiled".

Fail 1 Oct 2011 49,034 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Underside heavily "wax-oiled".

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,815 miles

Boot carpet "glued" down.

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 47,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Boot carpet "glued" down.

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fited to outer sills

n/s/f chassis corroded outside perscribed aera

Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,707 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fited to outer sills

n/s/f chassis corroded outside perscribed aera

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,602 miles

advised oil leak

advised slight play front bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised oil leak

advised slight play front bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,028 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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PHU 487R is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PHU 487R, 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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PHU 487R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1976.

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