MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main and dip dim. (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear springs in very poor condition.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox & rear diff sligthy damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Just passed emissions test,CO
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mounting point after box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox & rear diff sligthy damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Just passed emissions test,CO
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mounting point after box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim on the low side
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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MRT 480P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MRT 480P, 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 MRT 480P registered?
MRT 480P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 26 April 1976.
Is MRT 480P safe to buy?
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