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PYA 638P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,883 mi
Last recorded12,883 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 638P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 12,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,611 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f rack boot perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 11,611 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f rack boot perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 7,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 105,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 4,793 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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PYA 638P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYA 638P, 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 PYA 638P?

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What year was PYA 638P registered?

PYA 638P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 14 May 1976.

Is PYA 638P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 638P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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