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DJO 521R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,692 mi
Last recorded75,692 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJO 521R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened outer mounting point worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

nearside front floor castle rail at front corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear wing lower part corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 May 2013 67,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack assembly

Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack assembly

Pass 5 May 2011 64,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,937 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 63,937 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,648 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,891 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,232 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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DJO 521R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DJO 521R, 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 DJO 521R registered?

DJO 521R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 3 December 1976.

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