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OGS 828P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,389 mi
Last recorded4,389 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 828P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 4,389 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear end upper & lower (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear end upper & lower (2.4.B.2)

all tyres cracked in tread & side walls

Pass 15 Jun 2016 3,567 miles

all tyres cracked in side walls

Fail 15 Jun 2016 3,567 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

all tyres cracked in side walls

Pass 17 Jun 2015 3,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 3,332 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 2,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 2,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear straps damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 2,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

slight play in king pins

Pass 27 Apr 2010 977 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in kings pins

slight wear in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2009 322 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in kin pins

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads low

long hand brake traval

slight play front king pins

track rod end covers split n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 28 Apr 2007 99,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 98,153 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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OGS 828P 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 85.7%.

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 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 OGS 828P, 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 OGS 828P registered?

OGS 828P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1976.

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