MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust mounting broken
ALL BRAKE PIPES BADLY RUN,NOT SHAPED RIGHT AND RUN UNDER AXLE AND UNDER GEARBOX MOUNTING
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust mounting broken
ALL BRAKE PIPES BADLY RUN,NOT SHAPED RIGHT AND RUN UNDER AXLE AND UNDER GEARBOX MOUNTING
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PUR 543R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PUR 543R, 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.
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What year was PUR 543R registered?
PUR 543R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1976.
Is PUR 543R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PUR 543R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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