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PUR 543R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,725 mi
Last recorded51,725 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 543R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 51,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,604 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 51,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,455 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,940 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,620 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,714 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 49,688 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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