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BCF 454L

1976 MG B GT

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,825 mi
Last recorded11,825 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCF 454L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,825 miles

all (165/80/14) Tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicators have intermittent fault (Repeat rate too slow)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 11,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all (165/80/14) Tyres perished

indicators have intermittent fault (Repeat rate too slow)

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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BCF 454L is a 1976 MG B GT in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BCF 454L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCF 454L registered?

BCF 454L is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is BCF 454L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCF 454L 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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