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LJK 196P

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,744 mi
Last recorded49,744 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 196P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,744 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,744 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,090 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,315 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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LJK 196P is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJK 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

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What year was LJK 196P registered?

LJK 196P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 16 June 1976.

Is LJK 196P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJK 196P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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