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MCS 300P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,897 mi
Last recorded92,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCS 300P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,328 miles

Under vehicle been welded and covered in underseal

Pass 3 May 2012 90,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 89,014 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 89,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,937 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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MCS 300P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MCS 300P, 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 MCS 300P?

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What year was MCS 300P registered?

MCS 300P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 12 February 1976.

Is MCS 300P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCS 300P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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