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LDP 451P

1976 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

814 mi
Last recorded814 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb GT71,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDP 451P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 748 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,675 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,392 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,392 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,268 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 94,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,920 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 91,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,173 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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LDP 451P is a 1976 MG Mgb GT in White with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDP 451P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LDP 451P registered?

LDP 451P is a 1976 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 16 March 1976.

Is LDP 451P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDP 451P shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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