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RFJ 570R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,770 mi
Last recorded66,770 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 570R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,513 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,513 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,221 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Transmission stabilizer rod insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,395 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

both front tyres perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

both front tyres perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,661 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,661 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to O/S outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,419 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,419 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,292 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,292 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,002 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer side of tread

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,858 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer side of tread

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,858 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer side of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,653 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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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RFJ 570R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RFJ 570R, 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 RFJ 570R registered?

RFJ 570R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1976.

Is RFJ 570R safe to buy?

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