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PGK 817P

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,575 mi
Last recorded72,575 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 817P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,575 miles

both rack gators degraded

hand/brake high

n/s engine bay starting to corrode treat asap

n/s front inner rim damage

o/s rear inner rim damage

play starting in steering

rear sus areas starting to corrode treat asap

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,737 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 61,737 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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PGK 817P is a 1976 MG B GT in Black 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 PGK 817P, 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 PGK 817P?

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What year was PGK 817P registered?

PGK 817P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 14 May 1976.

Is PGK 817P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 817P 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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