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SGO 782R

1976 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,624 mi
Last recorded35,624 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 782R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,624 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 4 Aug 2010 35,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 May 2006 35,103 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 16 May 2006 35,103 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brakes are a bit spongy

slight play in nearside front king pin

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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SGO 782R is a 1976 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SGO 782R, 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 SGO 782R?

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What year was SGO 782R registered?

SGO 782R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1976.

Is SGO 782R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGO 782R shows 4 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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