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MYK 157P

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 157P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Under vehicle corroded. Filler and paper loose (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front inner wing near fusebox corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking oil (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 6,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 6,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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MYK 157P is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYK 157P, 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 MYK 157P registered?

MYK 157P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1976.

Is MYK 157P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYK 157P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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