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SMB 535R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMB 535R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,780 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner / outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,702 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,515 miles

Offside Front shock absorber worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,230 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,689 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,228 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,848 miles

uder vehicle coverd in thick paint

Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

uder vehicle coverd in thick paint

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,359 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2009 51,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,216 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,827 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,687 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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SMB 535R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SMB 535R, 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.

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What year was SMB 535R registered?

SMB 535R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is SMB 535R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMB 535R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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