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NWC 880P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWC 880P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 98,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 98,040 miles

Both rear leaf spring assemblies showing age.

Indicators/hazard warning lights & tell-tail dash lights operation showing age.

Slight play in both front steering knuckle pin assemblies.

Slight wear in front anti-roll bar offside inner bush.

Pass 28 May 2016 97,555 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 97,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake caliper bolts locking tabs not used

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

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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NWC 880P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWC 880P, 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 NWC 880P registered?

NWC 880P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 6 April 1976.

Is NWC 880P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWC 880P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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