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PRP 699R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,442 mi
Last recorded75,442 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 699R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,442 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2017 75,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,077 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

both front metal brake pipes require attention soon

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

oil leak

prop shaft has slight play

rear prop shaft universal joint has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

prop shaft has slight play

rear prop shaft universal joint has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,254 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,193 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,456 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 68,414 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 66,546 miles

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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PRP 699R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PRP 699R, 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 PRP 699R registered?

PRP 699R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1976.

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