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LFB 299P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFB 299P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 171,103 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

car generally rusty underneath

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,353 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 15,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

REAR PETROL HOSE HAS CRACKS. SERVICABLE BUT WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

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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LFB 299P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LFB 299P, 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

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What year was LFB 299P registered?

LFB 299P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1976.

Is LFB 299P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFB 299P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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