MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear view mirror becoming insecure
engine oil leaks
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
indicator flash rate becoming excessive
o/s rear tyre side wall shows signs of perishing
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
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
nearside rear tyre perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
oil leak from gearbox
o/s rear shockabsorber showing signs of leaking ( not excessive )
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 )
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of PTW 859R?
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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.
Does PTW 859R have outstanding finance?
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