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RBC 99R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,818 mi
Last recorded54,818 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBC 99R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,817 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,219 miles

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

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

Strong advise. Fuel tank and lines heavily corroded, but not leaking.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Strong advise. Fuel tank and lines heavily corroded, but not leaking.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,529 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,527 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,338 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RBC 99R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RBC 99R, 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

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What year was RBC 99R registered?

RBC 99R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 10 November 1976.

Is RBC 99R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBC 99R shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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