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REL 494R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 494R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 84,020 miles

Offside Rear axle travel stop strap broken

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,012 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle travel stop strap broken

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,954 miles

Offside Rear axle travel strap broken

Fail 21 Sep 2023 83,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle travel strap broken

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,859 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

os rear axle travel stop strap broken

Fail 15 Sep 2022 83,856 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive clutch slip (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

os rear axle travel stop strap broken

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,817 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,757 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,724 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,054 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,830 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,773 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,583 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 82,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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REL 494R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 REL 494R, 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 REL 494R registered?

REL 494R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is REL 494R safe to buy?

The MOT history for REL 494R shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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