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MWD 833P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,021 mi
Last recorded42,021 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWD 833P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 42,021 miles

n/s/r brake back plate wet

parking brake weak 18%

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,404 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,729 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 37,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 29,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 16,022 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,022 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 9,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,758 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,122 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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MWD 833P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MWD 833P, 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 MWD 833P registered?

MWD 833P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 9 April 1976.

Is MWD 833P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWD 833P shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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