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PVF 547R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

25,420 mi
Last recorded25,420 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVF 547R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,411 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,787 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,787 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,927 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 20,927 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,798 miles

front inner wings under bonnet corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 17,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front inner wings under bonnet corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,891 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 14,679 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Floor corroded through at N/S/F.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 11,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 8,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

King pins not lubricated.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 4,382 miles

Front suspension components corroded, especially O/S coil spring lower seat plate.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 4,376 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front suspension components corroded, especially O/S coil spring lower seat plate. †Slack in O/S steering rack swivel joint.

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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PVF 547R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PVF 547R, 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 PVF 547R registered?

PVF 547R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1976.

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