MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,746 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
bonnet corners corroding
engine misfire
tailgate corroding
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
alternator belt worn
exhaust corroded
offside front lower inner fletch panel corroded
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
off & nearside front lower trunions worn & near fail limit
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
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
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
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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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.
Is OOY 157R safe to buy?
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