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RFK 820R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,539 mi
Last recorded68,539 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 820R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,539 miles

Driver's seat difficult to move

Front wheels a little tight to turn by hand

Rear brake application near maximum uneveness limits

Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spot welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spot welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubber flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's seat difficult to move

Front wheels a little tight to turn by hand

Rear brake application near maximum uneveness limits

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,633 miles

front brake disks corroded

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,847 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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RFK 820R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RFK 820R, 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 RFK 820R registered?

RFK 820R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 18 November 1976.

Is RFK 820R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFK 820R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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