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PSX 221P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSX 221P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,519 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 82,127 miles

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

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

floor pans corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 May 2013 82,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

floor pans corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 May 2011 81,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 81,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,578 miles

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

o/s track rod end rubber touching inside of wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,578 miles

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

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

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

o/s track rod end rubber touching inside of wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,691 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,655 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s sill has cover on, cannot check properly condition of sill

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,277 miles

some lift offside and nearside lower trunions

some lift rear prop shaft u/j

Fail 21 Feb 2007 75,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

some lift rear prop shaft u/j

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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PSX 221P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PSX 221P, 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 PSX 221P registered?

PSX 221P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 7 May 1976.

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