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REH 141R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,221 mi
Last recorded53,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREH 141R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 52,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,564 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,564 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,264 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 51,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 51,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2008 50,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,658 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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REH 141R 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 81.3%.

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 REH 141R, 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 REH 141R registered?

REH 141R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1976.

Is REH 141R safe to buy?

The MOT history for REH 141R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does REH 141R have outstanding finance?

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