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SSS 919R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,075 mi
Last recorded28,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 919R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 28,074 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,876 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack side rods slight movement

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 27,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,597 miles

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

o/s stub pin has slight play

vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2008 27,210 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,956 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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SSS 919R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SSS 919R, 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 SSS 919R registered?

SSS 919R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is SSS 919R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSS 919R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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