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SGR 77R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,091 mi
Last recorded10,091 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGR 77R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 10,091 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

scratches to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,888 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,017 miles

windscreen scored by wiper blades

Fail 29 Apr 2016 7,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

windscreen scored by wiper blades

Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,915 miles

slightwipermarking

Fail 10 Apr 2014 6,915 miles

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

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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SGR 77R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SGR 77R, 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 SGR 77R registered?

SGR 77R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1976.

Is SGR 77R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGR 77R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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