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PRJ 343R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,910 mi
Last recorded1,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRJ 343R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrsion to underside of car

Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen drivers side scratched but not in vision

Fail 15 Jun 2010 97,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear leaf spring front bushes starting to perish

windscreen drivers side scratched but not in vision

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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PRJ 343R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 PRJ 343R, 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 PRJ 343R?

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What year was PRJ 343R registered?

PRJ 343R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1976.

Is PRJ 343R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRJ 343R shows 3 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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