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PLC 858R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,075 mi
Last recorded78,075 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 858R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 78,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,573 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,389 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,343 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 44,230 miles

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

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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PLC 858R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLC 858R, 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

How do I check the history of PLC 858R?

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What year was PLC 858R registered?

PLC 858R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is PLC 858R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLC 858R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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