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JLV 481P

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,442 mi
Last recorded1,442 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLV 481P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 1,442 miles

small oil leak rear hubs.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 1,442 miles

oil leak rear hubs.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 1,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak rear hubs.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 1,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 1,411 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JLV 481P is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLV 481P, 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 JLV 481P registered?

JLV 481P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 19 January 1976.

Is JLV 481P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLV 481P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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