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NBL 61P

1976 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 61P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 86,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,257 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring rebound strap cracking/perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring rebound strap cracking/perishing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,093 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,798 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 79,798 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 77,261 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2016 76,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2015
Fail 19 May 2015

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,332 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 63,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,146 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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NBL 61P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBL 61P, 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 NBL 61P registered?

NBL 61P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 9 April 1976.

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