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OVR 76R

1976 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,985 mi
Last recorded16,985 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVR 76R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 16,985 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 16,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carb Fuel overflow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 16,003 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking component slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension bush's and covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,411 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking component slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension bush's and covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,375 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,235 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,124 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 14,124 miles

Centre Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,091 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,091 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,974 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 13,974 miles

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

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

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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OVR 76R is a 1976 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVR 76R, 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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What year was OVR 76R registered?

OVR 76R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is OVR 76R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVR 76R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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