MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Possible fuel leak @tank sender,Battery mounting insecure,centre exhaust mount insecure,park brake cable n/s/r locking device,suspect repair to n/s/ inner sill,corrossion rear bump stop plates ,rear spring worn
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
horn intermitant
slight plaly in both wheel bearings +rack end slight play in nsf+osf king pins nsf antirollbar link slight play
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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MSG 86P is a 1975 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 MSG 86P, 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 51 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 MSG 86P registered?
MSG 86P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1975.
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