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SGN 233R

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

791 mi
Last recorded791 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGN 233R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 776 miles

front tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2012 771 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 765 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2009 771 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2008 755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 752 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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SGN 233R is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SGN 233R, 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 SGN 233R registered?

SGN 233R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is SGN 233R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGN 233R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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