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MOM 78P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,216 mi
Last recorded10,216 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOM 78P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 10,216 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 10,216 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 9,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 9,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 9,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 15 Jan 2014 8,779 miles

Front registration plate cracked and deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,978 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2012 7,175 miles

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

all front suspesion bushes deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2011 5,711 miles

os seatbelt sometimes does not lock out

Pass 15 Jan 2010 4,580 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 4,568 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 4,316 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,607 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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MOM 78P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MOM 78P, 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 MOM 78P registered?

MOM 78P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is MOM 78P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOM 78P shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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