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PVH 306P

1976 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVH 306P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,763 miles

Corrosion hole in N/S/F floorpan area

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S upper number plate light inoperative

N/S/F tyre very perished and starting to split

N/S/F upper suspension joint has some play

Nail in N/S/F tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Some play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2009 99,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Corrosion hole in N/S/F floorpan area

N/S upper number plate light inoperative

N/S/F tyre very perished and starting to split

N/S/F upper suspension joint has some play

Nail in N/S/F tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Some play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 98,952 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

this vehicle has been extenisfley welded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 98,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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PVH 306P is a 1976 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PVH 306P, 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 PVH 306P registered?

PVH 306P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1976.

Is PVH 306P safe to buy?

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