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PND 290R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,603 mi
Last recorded11,603 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPND 290R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 11,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 11,600 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres cracked/perished

front to rear fuel pipe cracked/perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 11,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,622 miles

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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PND 290R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PND 290R, 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 PND 290R registered?

PND 290R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is PND 290R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PND 290R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PND 290R have outstanding finance?

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