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RNU 162R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,365 mi
Last recorded65,365 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNU 162R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,365 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,810 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 May 2008 59,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 59,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 59,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,978 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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RNU 162R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RNU 162R, 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 RNU 162R registered?

RNU 162R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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