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SYD 783R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 783R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 82,209 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,098 miles

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

Slight play in nearside lower kingpin sleeve.

Slight play in offside inner rack end ball joint

Fail 13 May 2016 82,087 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside lower kingpin sleeve.

Slight play in offside inner rack end ball joint

Pass 15 May 2015 81,876 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 81,863 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,825 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 81,825 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 21 May 2010 79,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 78,544 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,864 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing † †both front brakes slightly binding

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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SYD 783R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow 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 SYD 783R, 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 SYD 783R registered?

SYD 783R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is SYD 783R safe to buy?

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