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RVC 160R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,274 mi
Last recorded5,274 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 160R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 5,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 5,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 5,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 4,266 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 4,239 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 2,824 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear valance and sills corroding

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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RVC 160R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RVC 160R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVC 160R registered?

RVC 160R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1976.

Is RVC 160R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVC 160R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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