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OOE 796R

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,770 mi
Last recorded30,770 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOE 796R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 30,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,052 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,521 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 26,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,706 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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OOE 796R is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OOE 796R, 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

How do I check the history of OOE 796R?

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What year was OOE 796R registered?

OOE 796R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 2 December 1976.

Is OOE 796R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOE 796R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OOE 796R have outstanding finance?

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