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5284 UE

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

652 mi
Last recorded652 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5284 UE
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 652 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 652 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,234 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 90,204 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 89,871 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 88,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,124 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 87,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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5284 UE is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5284 UE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5284 UE registered?

5284 UE is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is 5284 UE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5284 UE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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