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KHU 3P

1976 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb GT71,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 3P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,786 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,529 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 77,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,328 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 76,328 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,440 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 73,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,710 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 63,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,976 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed so cannot full check condition

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been undersealed so cannot full check condition

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,351 miles

o/s and n/s rearaxle support straps broken

Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,552 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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KHU 3P is a 1976 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,728 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KHU 3P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KHU 3P registered?

KHU 3P is a 1976 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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