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SOH 228R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,038 mi
Last recorded26,038 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 228R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 26,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 25,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,580 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 24,577 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,969 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 22,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,665 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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SOH 228R is a 1976 MG B in Red 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 SOH 228R, 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 SOH 228R registered?

SOH 228R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is SOH 228R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOH 228R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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