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RJO 630P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,328 mi
Last recorded31,328 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 630P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 31,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 30,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 30,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 28,556 miles

hand brake effort close to minimum value

Fail 12 May 2021 28,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

hand brake effort close to minimum value

Pass 20 May 2020 24,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,969 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 21,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,217 miles

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

both front suspension bump stops de-bonding

slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,172 miles

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

offside front lower king pin trunion joint , slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,529 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

handbrake lever , travel high

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,146 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 14,134 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,463 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside exhaust manifold - slight blow

Fail 25 Jun 2008 12,418 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside exhaust manifold - slight blow

Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,516 miles

steering column very little clearence with manifold

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front suspension bump stops splitting

both front tyres wearing more at outer shoulders

both rear axel straps perishing

clutch hose slight perishing

hand brake lever travel high

rear brake hose perishing - near excessive

slight blow nearside manifold?

Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,654 miles

10% front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both axel straps perishing

both front lower suspension bump stops debonding

both front tyres wearing more around outer edges

handbrake lever travel high

rear brake hose & clutch hose perishing slightly

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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RJO 630P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJO 630P, 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 RJO 630P registered?

RJO 630P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 10 March 1976.

Is RJO 630P safe to buy?

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