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PJF 708R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,904 mi
Last recorded83,904 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJF 708R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,904 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NOT IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,895 miles

crack in windscreen ( nearside) not within swept area

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

crack in windscreen ( nearside) not within swept area

Pass 17 May 2010 83,816 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NOT IN SWEPT AREA AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,806 miles

N/S WINDSCEEN CRACK WITHIN M.O.T LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/S WINDSCEEN CRACK WITHIN M.O.T LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 80,135 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 80,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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PJF 708R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJF 708R, 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 PJF 708R registered?

PJF 708R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1976.

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The MOT history for PJF 708R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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