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SUP 870R

1976 MG B

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,732 mi
Last recorded68,732 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUP 870R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 68,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 68,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 68,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 67,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 67,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 67,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 66,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 66,622 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 66,460 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 66,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 66,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,004 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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SUP 870R is a 1976 MG B in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SUP 870R, 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 SUP 870R registered?

SUP 870R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is SUP 870R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUP 870R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUP 870R have outstanding finance?

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