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RHG 580P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,479 mi
Last recorded33,479 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHG 580P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 33,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perished on outer end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet stay loose and not fitted to bonnet panel

slight lift in front stubs

Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,169 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft front universal joint slight wear/movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes slight wear & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension wishbone, inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high beam blue cover missing/broken

offside wiper blade split

slight lift/wear in both sides front trunnion assemblies

slight oil leak/seat from nearside half shaft oil seal

Fail 16 Oct 2023 33,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat belt stalk bolt loose/insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft front universal joint slight wear/movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes slight wear & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension wishbone, inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high beam blue cover missing/broken

offside wiper blade split

slight lift/wear in both sides front trunnion assemblies

slight oil leak/seat from nearside half shaft oil seal

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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RHG 580P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHG 580P, 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 RHG 580P?

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What year was RHG 580P registered?

RHG 580P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1976.

Is RHG 580P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHG 580P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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