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RHP 39R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHP 39R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear jacking point seperated from body.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 16 May 2017 94,590 miles

handbrake lever slight side movement.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside jacking point corroded through & seperated.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 9 May 2017 94,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perishing.

handbrake lever slight side movement.

nearside jacking point corroded through & seperated.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 16 May 2016 94,318 miles

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Offside Rear brake low efficiency

drums warped

underfloor has slight patches of rust

Pass 12 May 2015 93,752 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 8 May 2014 93,567 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s handbrake brake low efficiency

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/f brake low efficiency

Pass 16 May 2013 93,242 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 18 May 2012 93,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Fail 17 May 2012 93,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s rear brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,845 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s rear brake low efficiency

some underbody rust

Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear footbrake low efficiency

rust needs addressing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,057 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s rear brake low efficiency

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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RHP 39R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RHP 39R, 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.

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What year was RHP 39R registered?

RHP 39R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1976.

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