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PLM 727R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

5,927 mi
Last recorded5,927 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 727R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 5,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 5,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 5,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 5,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 5,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 5,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 5,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 4,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 4,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 4,366 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow operation (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 3,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 3,252 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 3,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 8.5% (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 2,393 miles

Both rear tyres starting to show signs of deterioration

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014 1,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 1,718 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,061 miles

corrosion around brake master cylinder area not excessive

sealing arrangement on fuel cap is poor and will require attention soon

Pass 4 Apr 2012 435 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to fully assess corrosion due to underside been waxoiled

Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,321 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to fully assess corrosion due to underside been waxoiled

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,362 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S FRONT BUMP STOP POOR

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

PALY/SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Fail 20 Oct 2008 97,201 miles

HANDBRAKE GETTING HIGH

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,201 miles

HANDBRAKE GETTING HIGH

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,665 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PLM 727R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PLM 727R, 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 PLM 727R registered?

PLM 727R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1976.

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