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SUD 493P

1976 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,098 mi
Last recorded63,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B Roadster34,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUD 493P
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,098 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight play in o/s and n/s front suspension king pins.

Welding repairs to rear suspension mountings.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 63,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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SUD 493P is a 1976 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,616 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SUD 493P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUD 493P registered?

SUD 493P is a 1976 MG B Roadster, first registered on 13 April 1976.

Is SUD 493P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUD 493P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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