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SFV 89P

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFV 89P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 60,538 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,899 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 58,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,538 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,537 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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SFV 89P is a 1976 MG B GT in Red 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 SFV 89P, 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 SFV 89P registered?

SFV 89P is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1976.

Is SFV 89P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFV 89P shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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