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KLV 57R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLV 57R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 77,306 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 77,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,497 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,928 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 74,762 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,723 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,452 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 73,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 73,056 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 73,056 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 72,355 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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KLV 57R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KLV 57R, 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 KLV 57R registered?

KLV 57R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is KLV 57R safe to buy?

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