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RGW 101R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,354 mi
Last recorded1,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 101R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,354 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 bottom arm inner bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 1,353 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement bush in spring rear of (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 bottom arm inner bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 773 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK JOINTS

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

mounting holes in boot cut to large

rear inner arches soft

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brakes starting to get heavy

hazards flash quickly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,046 miles

hazards flash approx 120 x per min

n/s front brake slightly heavy

slight corrosion to o/s front chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,670 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,811 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

fuel hoses to and from pump perished

n/s indicator flash rate a little slow but within requirements

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 May 2008 95,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

both front wishbone front bushes deteriorating

n/s indicator flash rate a bit slow

n/s/f brake binding lightly

rear number plate starting to deteriorating

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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RGW 101R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RGW 101R, 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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RGW 101R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RGW 101R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 101R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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