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RDH 4R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 4R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 99,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,949 miles

Front both sides tyre small crack s in outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,665 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,642 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,425 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 95,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 94,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,078 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 91,584 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

carb fuel over flow pipes very close to exhaust mainfold

rear fog lamps fitted but used as extra side lamps same light out put as side lamps

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,584 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

carb fuel over flow pipes very close to exhaust mainfold

rear fog lamps fitted but used as extra side lamps same light out put as side lamps

Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 90,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 89,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 89,788 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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RDH 4R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RDH 4R, 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 RDH 4R registered?

RDH 4R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RDH 4R safe to buy?

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