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PKE 536R

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

21,086 mi
Last recorded21,086 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 536R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Some hand brake lever travel.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 21,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Some hand brake lever travel.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some handbrake lever travel.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 20,249 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported coil lead rubbing on the steering column shaft (1.9.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing bolt loose in the wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing bolt loose in the wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 19,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,437 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,722 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 18,722 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,024 miles

Fair amount of handbrake lever travel.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,653 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 16,653 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,984 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 12,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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PKE 536R is a 1976 MG B GT in White 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 PKE 536R, 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 PKE 536R registered?

PKE 536R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1976.

Is PKE 536R safe to buy?

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