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OUL 521R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,535 mi
Last recorded9,535 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 521R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 9,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 6,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 6,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 5,538 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Aug 2015 5,397 miles

Front both front tyres side wall cracking

Front slight lift in king pins

Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,257 miles

both front tyres side walls cracking

n/s/f chassis corroded

slight lift in both king pins

slight play in both front roll bar bushes

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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OUL 521R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUL 521R, 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 OUL 521R?

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What year was OUL 521R registered?

OUL 521R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 9 September 1976.

Is OUL 521R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 521R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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