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SYD 890R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,617 mi
Last recorded16,617 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 890R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 16,617 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 16,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,244 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 12,244 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,405 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,328 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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SYD 890R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYD 890R, 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

How do I check the history of SYD 890R?

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What year was SYD 890R registered?

SYD 890R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 19 November 1976.

Is SYD 890R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 890R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SYD 890R have outstanding finance?

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