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REL 99R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,363 mi
Last recorded61,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREL 99R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,363 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 61,363 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,954 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 60,954 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,735 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 60,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,536 miles

off/side rear tyre is perished

Fail 4 Jul 2015 60,536 miles

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

off/side rear tyre is perished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,109 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 59,878 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 59,878 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 58,570 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 58,570 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 58,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 58,440 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,794 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,794 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 57,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,895 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 55,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 99R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 REL 99R, 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 99R registered?

REL 99R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1976.

Is REL 99R safe to buy?

The MOT history for REL 99R shows 22 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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