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OBL 270R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 270R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 86,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,208 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 77,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,387 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,425 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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OBL 270R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OBL 270R, 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 OBL 270R registered?

OBL 270R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 28 September 1976.

Is OBL 270R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 270R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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