CarVerify

Free Car Check

PSA 287R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSA 287R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,855 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body corroded not excessive surface

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

surface corrosion to suspension components

tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,397 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN BUT NOTVISABLE

Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,117 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

MINOR PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

SLIGHT DISTORTION ON FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DOWN SHAFT IN NONE VISABLE AREA

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PSA 287R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PSA 287R, 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

How do I check the history of PSA 287R?

You can check the full history of PSA 287R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PSA 287R registered?

PSA 287R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 17 November 1976.

Is PSA 287R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSA 287R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSA 287R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PSA 287R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.