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RMA 415P

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,086 mi
Last recorded91,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 415P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,321 miles

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

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

thick under seal underneth of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,302 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

thick under seal underneth of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,122 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wish bone inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) sterring gators (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to floor sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering bgators (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,133 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 81,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 81,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,511 miles

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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RMA 415P is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RMA 415P, 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 RMA 415P registered?

RMA 415P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 12 April 1976.

Is RMA 415P safe to buy?

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