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MUN 40R

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUN 40R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rumble from offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 6 May 2014 81,816 miles

offside front suspension bump stop missing

slight free play in offside front trunion

Pass 3 May 2013 81,294 miles

nearside rear foot and hand brake would benifit attention

slight play in offside front trunion

Pass 4 May 2012 80,910 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

borderline deterioration in offside steering rack gaitor, attention required.

nearside rear suspension rebound strap in poor condition

rear exhaust box mounting poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,633 miles

borderline wear in offside upper fulcrum pin

slight wear in nearside front upper fulcrum pin

Pass 9 May 2008 80,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear in both king pins & king pin top mounting bushes

wiper arms would benefit from adjustment

Fail 2 May 2008 80,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear in both king pins & king pin top mounting bushes

wiper arms would benefit from adjustment

Fail 15 Sep 2005 79,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,432 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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MUN 40R is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MUN 40R, 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 MUN 40R registered?

MUN 40R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is MUN 40R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUN 40R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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