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ORR 55R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,215 mi
Last recorded52,215 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORR 55R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 52,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,778 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 51,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,748 miles

Offside reverse lamp not working

Rear fuel lines starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,704 miles

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,599 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 May 2011 47,072 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2009 47,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 46,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,788 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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ORR 55R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ORR 55R, 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 ORR 55R registered?

ORR 55R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is ORR 55R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORR 55R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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