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PVC 115R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,235 mi
Last recorded58,235 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVC 115R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,240 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 55,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,862 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 51,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 50,384 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,266 miles

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

Nearside Front floor holed outwith prescribed area

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,884 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,551 miles

engine temp. guage inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine temp. guage inoperative

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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PVC 115R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PVC 115R, 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 PVC 115R registered?

PVC 115R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is PVC 115R safe to buy?

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