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NES 478R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,305 mi
Last recorded76,305 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNES 478R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,965 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,724 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 72,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near-side front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,030 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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NES 478R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NES 478R, 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 NES 478R registered?

NES 478R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1976.

Is NES 478R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NES 478R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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