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PUY 881P

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUY 881P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,333 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 84,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 83,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,736 miles

front washers weak flow

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,525 miles

Mian beam tell tale inop

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Mian beam tell tale inop

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,193 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,193 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,734 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 80,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,816 miles

handbrake travel high

slight wear in steering

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,581 miles

nearside rear brake may be binding intermittantly

very little clearence on front suspension bump stops

Fail 19 Apr 2007 74,581 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake may be intermittantly binding

very little clearence on front suspension bump stops

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,442 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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PUY 881P is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PUY 881P, 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 PUY 881P?

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What year was PUY 881P registered?

PUY 881P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1976.

Is PUY 881P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUY 881P shows 18 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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