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PSU 510P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 510P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear axle support rubber perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 47,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear axle support rubber perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,409 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,178 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,178 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,774 miles

Signs of both front track rod end gaiters rubbing on wheels

Signs of both rear tyres catching on inside of wheel arches

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Sep 2010 44,774 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of both front track rod end gaiters rubbing on wheels

Signs of both rear tyres catching on inside of wheel arches

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,704 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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PSU 510P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PSU 510P, 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 PSU 510P?

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What year was PSU 510P registered?

PSU 510P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1976.

Is PSU 510P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 510P shows 12 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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