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PST 259J

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,900 mi
Last recorded6,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 259J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,900 miles

Front All front lower arm bushes perished

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 94,273 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,997 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 81,179 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 81,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 81,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PST 259J is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PST 259J, 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 PST 259J registered?

PST 259J is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1976.

Is PST 259J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PST 259J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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