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SNW 127R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,979 mi
Last recorded19,979 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNW 127R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,979 miles

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 19,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lever arm (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front kingpin has slight lift

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake has low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 19,971 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 19,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 19,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,254 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 19,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 18,775 miles

Advise slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 23 May 2016 18,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 28 May 2015 18,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 18,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 17,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 17,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 17,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 17,001 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,209 miles

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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SNW 127R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SNW 127R, 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 SNW 127R registered?

SNW 127R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is SNW 127R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNW 127R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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