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KUU 73P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUU 73P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 64,596 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 636,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 63,666 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 61,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 58,048 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 58,044 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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KUU 73P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUU 73P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUU 73P?

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What year was KUU 73P registered?

KUU 73P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is KUU 73P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUU 73P shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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