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PLW 127R

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,220 mi
Last recorded6,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLW 127R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 6,220 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 6,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 6,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 5,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 5,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 5,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 4,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 2,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 2,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 May 2017 2,961 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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PLW 127R is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLW 127R, 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 PLW 127R?

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What year was PLW 127R registered?

PLW 127R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1976.

Is PLW 127R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLW 127R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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