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PVT 272R

1976 MG B

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,066 mi
Last recorded18,066 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2005
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVT 272R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2005 18,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 18,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PVT 272R is a 1976 MG B in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PVT 272R, 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 PVT 272R?

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What year was PVT 272R registered?

PVT 272R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1976.

Is PVT 272R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVT 272R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVT 272R have outstanding finance?

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