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PPB 334R

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 334R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,125 miles

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,893 miles

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Fail 8 Nov 2017 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,211 miles

Oil leak

Slight LiftIn N/S King Pin.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight LiftIn N/S King Pin.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,006 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PPB 334R is a 1976 MG B GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PPB 334R, 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 PPB 334R registered?

PPB 334R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 25 November 1976.

Is PPB 334R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 334R shows 9 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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