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PLF 228R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,526 mi
Last recorded6,526 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 228R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 6,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front inner arch areas corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front trunnion has slight play in pin / bush

under body general corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2018 6,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front inner arch areas corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine area

oil leak gearbox area

oil residue rear diff areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2017 4,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 3,443 miles

engine oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,182 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 2,179 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 1,387 miles

Rear bumper bracket corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 1,119 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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PLF 228R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLF 228R, 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 PLF 228R registered?

PLF 228R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is PLF 228R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 228R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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