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MLR 899P

1976 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,172 mi
Last recorded85,172 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb GT71,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLR 899P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 85,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 84,990 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 84,904 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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MLR 899P is a 1976 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,728 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLR 899P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLR 899P registered?

MLR 899P is a 1976 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 13 February 1976.

Is MLR 899P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLR 899P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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