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PJN 222R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,997 mi
Last recorded70,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJN 222R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,441 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,976 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Centre exhaust mounting beginning to split

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,377 miles

Centre exhaust mounting beginning to split

N/s/r hub area damp

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,963 miles

Centre exhaust mounting beginning to split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,298 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front suspension lower arm bushes poor

Osf side light poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,719 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads appear low

general oil leaks to major units

some wear to front suspension lower bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,877 miles

offside outer chassis rail corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,713 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s/f jacking point

unable to see inner pads

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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PJN 222R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJN 222R, 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 PJN 222R registered?

PJN 222R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1976.

Is PJN 222R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJN 222R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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