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NKL 988P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKL 988P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 76,501 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,397 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,153 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,197 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight weap on o/s/r damper/shocker unit

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,540 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,497 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,246 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 14 Jan 2010 58,246 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 30 May 2008 58,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,032 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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NKL 988P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKL 988P, 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 NKL 988P registered?

NKL 988P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 11 May 1976.

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