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MVO 55P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,479 mi
Last recorded7,479 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 55P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 7,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 6,771 miles

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

Oil leak very slight ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 6,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts to rear rubbing on wiring harness and chassis (3.6.B.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 4,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 3,587 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 1,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,836 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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MVO 55P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MVO 55P, 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 MVO 55P registered?

MVO 55P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MVO 55P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVO 55P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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