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MRC 265P

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,375 mi
Last recorded76,375 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRC 265P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,260 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,366 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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MRC 265P is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MRC 265P, 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 MRC 265P registered?

MRC 265P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is MRC 265P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRC 265P shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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