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PTW 859R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,939 mi
Last recorded19,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTW 859R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 19,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,574 miles

Nearside rear view mirror becoming insecure

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator flash rate becoming excessive

o/s rear tyre side wall shows signs of perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,109 miles

indicator flash rate becoming excessive

o/s rear tyre side wall shows signs of perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard lights , flash rate becoming excessive

n/s front brake binding slightly

noise from fan belt

o/s rear tyre , side wall becoming perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 18,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard lights , flash rate becoming excessive

n/s front brake binding slightly

noise from fan belt

o/s rear tyre , side wall becoming perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,381 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,093 miles

o/s rear shockabsorber showing signs of leaking ( not excessive )

Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,076 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

o/s rear shockabsorber showing signs of leaking ( not excessive )

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 16,529 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,396 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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PTW 859R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PTW 859R, 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 PTW 859R registered?

PTW 859R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PTW 859R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTW 859R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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