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MTT 580P

1976 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,695 mi
Last recorded35,695 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTT 580P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 34,722 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,105 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,145 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 31,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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MTT 580P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTT 580P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTT 580P registered?

MTT 580P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MTT 580P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTT 580P shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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