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RUP 215P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUP 215P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 70,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,481 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,318 miles

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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RUP 215P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RUP 215P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUP 215P?

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What year was RUP 215P registered?

RUP 215P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is RUP 215P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUP 215P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUP 215P have outstanding finance?

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