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LHW 992P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,641 mi
Last recorded18,641 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 992P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 18,641 miles

Rear handbrake lever arms sticky.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in nearside front lower swivel joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 18,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.02% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose leaking pipe at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake lever arms sticky.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in nearside front lower swivel joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 14,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 7,910 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 7,910 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 4,314 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 4,312 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,331 miles

Near side front inner sil corroded

Slight dampness at fuel pump pip

Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,331 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside jacking point/floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sil area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside rear leaf spring rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Near side front inner sil corroded

Slight dampness at fuel pump pip

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,665 miles

Inner sils rusting.

Play in both front suspension lower swivel joints,

Rear valence panel corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 92,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front pipe to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co 6.69% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner sils rusting.

Play in both front suspension lower swivel joints,

Rear valence panel corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 847,785 miles

slight leak at exhaust joints.

slight play in front suspension upper king pins.

some wear in steering system.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight leak at exhaust joints.

slight play in front suspension upper king pins.

some wear in steering system.

split in clutch slave cylnder pipe, starting to leak.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,558 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,414 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 81,406 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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LHW 992P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LHW 992P, 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 LHW 992P registered?

LHW 992P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 10 May 1976.

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