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SGP 903R

1976 MG Mgb GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb GT71,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGP 903R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 93,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 93,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,824 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,824 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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SGP 903R is a 1976 MG Mgb GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,728 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGP 903R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGP 903R registered?

SGP 903R is a 1976 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 22 October 1976.

Is SGP 903R safe to buy?

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