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OPL 525R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,659 mi
Last recorded1,659 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPL 525R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 1,659 miles

Exhaust rear mount bush perished

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 1,659 miles

Exhaust rear mount bush perished

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 843 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 792 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 792 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,546 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,664 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 97,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,861 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 95,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 95,208 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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OPL 525R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OPL 525R, 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 OPL 525R registered?

OPL 525R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is OPL 525R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPL 525R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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