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PTO 254R

1976 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,854 mi
Last recorded80,854 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 254R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,469 miles

both rear axle suspension straps deteriated

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear axle suspension straps deteriated

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,935 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,898 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,194 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 78,194 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition.

n/s/r tyre in poor condition.

o/s/f tyre in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,177 miles

SEAT BELT CATCHES ARE FITTEDON INCORRECT SIDES

WIPER ARES ARE SEIZED, KEEPIMG BLADES OFF PART OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 1 Aug 2006 78,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine wont idle therefore an emission test cannot be carried out.

seat belt catches are fitted on incorrect sides

wiper arms are seized,keeping blades off part of the windscreen.

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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PTO 254R is a 1976 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PTO 254R, 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 PTO 254R registered?

PTO 254R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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