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RGC 1A

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,033 mi
Last recorded48,033 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 1A
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 48,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 45,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,841 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 34,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,928 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 26,121 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,121 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,404 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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RGC 1A is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGC 1A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGC 1A registered?

RGC 1A is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 12 March 1976.

Is RGC 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGC 1A shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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