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PLG 477P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,013 mi
Last recorded67,013 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 477P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 66,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 66,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,338 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PLG 477P is a 1976 MG B in Red 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 PLG 477P, 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 PLG 477P registered?

PLG 477P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 23 April 1976.

Is PLG 477P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLG 477P 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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