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OLH 308P

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLH 308P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,224 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 95,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,147 miles

Oil leak

nearside door hinge panel corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 95,147 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside door hinge panel corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,061 miles

ATTENTION REQ TO SLIGHTLY INSECURE FRONT BRAKE PIPES

HEADLAMPS BEAM IMAGES POOR

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,053 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

ATTENTION REQ TO SLIGHTLY INSECURE FRONT BRAKE PIPES

HEADLAMPS BEAM IMAGES POOR

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,373 miles

advise corrosion to front outer floorpan corners inside but not effecting vehicle stucture

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,317 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 94,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,144 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 94,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill can not check (sill covers )

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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OLH 308P is a 1976 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLH 308P, 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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What year was OLH 308P registered?

OLH 308P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 6 July 1976.

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