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PNP 576T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

6,429 mi
Last recorded6,429 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 576T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 6,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 6,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 6,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 6,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 6,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 5,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 5,774 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 5,583 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 5,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 5,294 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 5,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 5,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 4,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 4,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,132 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 4,108 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 3,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 2,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 1,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 1,234 miles

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,677 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 62,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

genneral body corrosion

number plate ilumination is poor

offside rear under sill may have been repaird with filler

outer sills not tested covers fitted

red l.e.d. in front grill may be ilegal

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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PNP 576T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 PNP 576T, 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 47 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 PNP 576T registered?

PNP 576T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is PNP 576T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 576T shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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