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PGW 447R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGW 447R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 73,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 72,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 72,852 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 71,375 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 71,375 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 70,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 70,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 69,207 miles

N/S outer chassis member corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 67,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,719 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,719 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PGW 447R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGW 447R, 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 PGW 447R registered?

PGW 447R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is PGW 447R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGW 447R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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