MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Is MWG 889P safe to buy?
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