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MHS 638P

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,162 mi
Last recorded38,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHS 638P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,162 miles

Oil leak

exhaust clamp loose but exhaust is secure

slight play in steering column bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear end of outer sills corroded

centre exhaust rubber mount cracking spliting

exhaust clamp loose but not blowing

floor pan slightly corroded

front valance slightly corroded

slight play in steering coloum mount bushs

wipers slow to react when switched on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,268 miles

Rear axle hits the fuel pump

Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,249 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear axle hits the fuel pump

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,758 miles

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

most of suspension bushes are perished but have no movement in them

offside front tyre on limit

oil dampness around tops of other lever arms

oil leaks on rear axel gearbox and engine also water leak from hose

Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,370 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

most of suspension bushes are perished but have no movement in them

offside front tyre on limit

oil dampness around tops of other lever arms

oil leaks on rear axel gearbox and engine also water leak from hose

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,623 miles

both steering rack gaiters cracked

offside track rod end ball joint worn

staining on offside rear brake back plates

wear in both front king pins

Fail 16 Jun 2010 28,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear fuel pipe is damage but not leaking

Pass 26 May 2009 27,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2009 27,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MHS 638P is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MHS 638P, 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.

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What year was MHS 638P registered?

MHS 638P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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