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NRC 721P

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,986 mi
Last recorded90,986 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 721P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,889 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 90,864 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear mountings perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,396 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 90,137 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 90,132 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,832 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

n/s front inner wing support corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,543 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 89,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,224 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008
Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 878,004 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 878,003 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 85,085 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 85,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 79,767 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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NRC 721P is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NRC 721P, 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 NRC 721P registered?

NRC 721P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 26 April 1976.

Is NRC 721P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRC 721P shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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