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RUP 227P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,675 mi
Last recorded30,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUP 227P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,675 miles

Oil leak

both nearside and offside front brake pipes rusty

fuel lines rusty

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate

slight play both front king pins

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,586 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play nearside front hub

car has had alot of welding

front lower arms surface rusty

light corrosion around master cylinder

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge of treead reccomend replacing

Fail 14 Jul 2010 30,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

car has had alot of welding

front lower arms surface rusty

light corrosion around master cylinder

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge of treead reccomend replacing

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight play nearside front hub

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,536 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all metal brake pipes have surface rust on them recomend attention soon

advise nearside front chassis surface rust and under side of car has had a lot of welding

Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,536 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise all metal brake pipes have surface rust on them recomend attention soon

advise nearside front chassis surface rust and under side of car has had a lot of welding

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,505 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

advise car could do with a grease up

advise rear metal brake pipes

advise slight oil leak engine

advise slight runout rear brakes

advise vehicle has had allot of welding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 30,064 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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RUP 227P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 RUP 227P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUP 227P registered?

RUP 227P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 30 September 1975.

Is RUP 227P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUP 227P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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