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NJT 696H

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 696H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,625 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,625 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 72,444 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,009 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,830 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre walls started to perish & crack

Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,823 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre walls started to perish & crack

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,146 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 68,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,900 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 66,900 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,125 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,125 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 63,107 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 63,107 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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NJT 696H is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJT 696H, 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

How do I check the history of NJT 696H?

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What year was NJT 696H registered?

NJT 696H is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is NJT 696H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 696H shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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