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SSO 301R

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSO 301R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,269 miles

corrosion to front n/s inner wheel arch

small chip in windscreen zone B

wipers smear

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to front n/s inner wheel arch

small chip in windscreen zone B

wipers smear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,231 miles

engine / gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,274 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,274 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 22 May 2009 88,849 miles

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bulkhead rusty

front suspension beam rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2009 88,848 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bulkhead rusty

front suspension beam rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 88,114 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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SSO 301R is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SSO 301R, 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 SSO 301R registered?

SSO 301R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1976.

Is SSO 301R safe to buy?

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