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KOT 286P

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

46,666 mi
Last recorded46,666 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOT 286P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,666 miles

corrosion on floor sills chassis etc

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 26 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,650 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on floor chassis underbody etc

Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,650 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Wheel nut(s) loose one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on floor chassis underbody etc

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,331 miles

sills floor and underbody corroded and weak

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,331 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills floor and underbody corroded and weak

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres splitting on tread

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

general corrosion and repairs noted to floor sills and underbody

slight binding on both rear wheels

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,001 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting on tread

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

general corrosion and repairs noted to floor sills and underbody

slight binding on both rear wheels

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre sidewall cracking

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

Slight play front n/s wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,916 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,916 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

slight play in nearside lower swivel joint

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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KOT 286P is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KOT 286P, 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 KOT 286P registered?

KOT 286P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is KOT 286P safe to buy?

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