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NUG 400P

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,021 mi
Last recorded94,021 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUG 400P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,021 miles

Both castle sections/chassis corroded

Both rear chassis corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both castle sections/chassis corroded

Both rear chassis corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,564 miles

Both undersills front to rear corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 88,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Both undersills front to rear corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 82,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking with age

oil leaks

os/mirror slightly insecure

sill covers fitted

slight play in ns/f upper ball joint

Fail 4 Jul 2015 82,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

os/mirror slightly insecure

sill covers fitted

slight play in ns/f upper ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front side light slightly dim

offside rear lower number plate light dim

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front side light slightly dim

offside rear lower number plate light bulb dim

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front side light slightly dim

offside rear lower number plate light bulb dim

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,188 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 79,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,909 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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NUG 400P is a 1976 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUG 400P, 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.

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NUG 400P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 19 March 1976.

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