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PUJ 168R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,821 mi
Last recorded2,821 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUJ 168R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 2,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock/damper unit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside is undersealed /oiled

Pass 19 Sep 2024 2,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2024 2,167 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2023 1,945 miles

Nearside Front king pin has lift/play

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 1,945 miles

Nearside Front king pin has lift/play

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 1,861 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal and rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play and lift

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks form engine, gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 1,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal and rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 1,147 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal and rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 662 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 662 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal and rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play (lift) in pin and or bush

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 214 miles

slight free play nearside kingpin bush

Pass 7 Jul 2017 214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 168 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 May 2016 163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 4,332 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 3,322 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 2,709 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 2,709 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 2,090 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2011 764 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2010 98,829 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front brake backplate corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front brake backplate corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,619 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 95,618 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,618 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipe fouling rear antiroll bar

o/side inner sill rusted near lower door hinge

rear springs weak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,161 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,008 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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PUJ 168R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PUJ 168R, 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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PUJ 168R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 29 October 1976.

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