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OOY 157R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,746 mi
Last recorded62,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOY 157R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at radiator area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,707 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at radiator area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer slightly loose

off & nearside steering rack inner track rods wearing

Fail 5 Jun 2018 62,683 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated at inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at radiator area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Rear silencer slightly loose

off & nearside steering rack inner track rods wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,494 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 62,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,619 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,271 miles

bonnet corners corroding

engine misfire

tailgate corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering rack track rods wearing

nearside front lower suspension trunion wearing

off & nearside front roof pillars corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,917 miles

alternator belt worn

exhaust corroded

offside front lower inner fletch panel corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 60,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,029 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 60,022 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,292 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off & nearside front lower trunions worn & near fail limit

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off & nearside front lower trunions worn & near fail limit

Pass 19 Jul 2008 58,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside sill to floor at jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,554 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 58,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front wheel arch to footwell chassi rail corrosion

Pass 17 May 2006 57,041 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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OOY 157R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OOY 157R, 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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OOY 157R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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