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LAM 196P

1976 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,220 mi
Last recorded77,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 196P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,220 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 75,359 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 75,359 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 74,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2005 71,872 miles

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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LAM 196P is a 1976 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc 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 LAM 196P, 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

How do I check the history of LAM 196P?

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What year was LAM 196P registered?

LAM 196P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 15 January 1976.

Is LAM 196P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 196P 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.

Does LAM 196P have outstanding finance?

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