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OWT 852P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWT 852P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,456 miles

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine area

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,510 miles

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

Hazard warning lamp operation, intermittant.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 72,510 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Hazard warning lamp operation, intermittant.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,165 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON FRONT TYRES,INNER STRUCTURE NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST

PERISH MARKS ON REAR TYRES.

RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON FRONT TYRES,INNER STRUCTURE NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST

PERISH MARKS ON REAR TYRES.

RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,150 miles

BATTERY NOT SECURED.

PERISH MARKS ON ALL FOUR TYRES.

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,150 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

BATTERY NOT SECURED.

PERISH MARKS ON ALL FOUR TYRES.

SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,010 miles

battery not secured

perish marks on tyres.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,010 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery not secured

perish marks on tyres.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,983 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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OWT 852P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWT 852P, 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 OWT 852P registered?

OWT 852P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OWT 852P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWT 852P shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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