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8294 KV

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

25,851 mi
Last recorded25,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8294 KV
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,851 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 25,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg close to antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis close to antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed close to seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower bump stop missing

Nearside Rear perishing around outer edge of sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,612 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 23,603 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,607 miles

Drivers side of windscreen is stonechipped in places but is not within the swept area at time of inspection

Main beam tell tale indicator is not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 18,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Drivers side of windscreen is stonechipped in places but is not within the swept area at time of inspection

Main beam tell tale indicator is not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,207 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 18,158 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2007 17,049 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,049 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 16,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,984 miles

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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8294 KV is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8294 KV, 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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8294 KV is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1976.

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