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PUP 400P

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,893 mi
Last recorded20,893 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 400P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 20,893 miles

Front anti roll bar has surface corrosion

Front front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to access condition of brake pipes on car covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,757 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 17,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,523 miles

centre exhaust light corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 16,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 15,469 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 15,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner wing corroded and holed

steering rack mounting brackets showing signs of corrosion with slight movement

Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,758 miles

Floor generally corroded,could do with good underseal.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 13,758 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,193 miles

Not possible to check rear outeer of sills due to fiberglass wheel arches, offside rear has underseal which may be covering corrosion. Floorpan is genarally corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 13,193 miles

Not possible to check rear outeer of sills due to fiberglass wheel arches, offside rear has underseal which may be covering corrosion. Floorpan is genarally corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 11,112 miles

Floor castle section/sill area getting corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 10,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 8,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 7,894 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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PUP 400P is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PUP 400P, 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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PUP 400P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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