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MWG 889P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,819 mi
Last recorded90,819 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWG 889P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,376 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear floor corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play on o/s/f trinion

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,480 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 89,479 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 71,355 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 71,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

diff noisey when o/s/r wheel turned

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,900 miles

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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MWG 889P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWG 889P, 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 MWG 889P registered?

MWG 889P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 27 May 1976.

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