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OYP 30R

1976 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYP 30R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 34,315 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 34,017 miles

rear suspension n/s strap splitting

Fail 29 May 2014 34,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension n/s strap splitting

Pass 4 May 2013 33,332 miles

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

under vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2011 33,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,105 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 32,581 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre sidewall slight perish and cracks noted - not excessive

Advise O/S/R Suspention check strap split and worn.

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 32,581 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre sidewall slight perish and cracks noted - not excessive

Advise O/S/R Suspention check strap split and worn.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2007 31,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,275 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 29,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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OYP 30R is a 1976 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OYP 30R, 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 OYP 30R registered?

OYP 30R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1976.

Is OYP 30R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYP 30R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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