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SOW 12N

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,728 mi
Last recorded28,728 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOW 12N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,728 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front and offside rear brakes slightly binding

offside wiper blade split

radiator veins deteriorating

slight distortion to headlamp aim

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2009 27,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front and offside rear brakes slightly binding

offside wiper blade split

radiator veins deteriorating

slight distortion to headlamp aim

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2008 27,146 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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SOW 12N is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOW 12N, 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 SOW 12N registered?

SOW 12N is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 May 1976.

Is SOW 12N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOW 12N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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