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TAJ 508R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,345 mi
Last recorded62,345 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 508R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,910 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,766 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 51,528 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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TAJ 508R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TAJ 508R, 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 TAJ 508R registered?

TAJ 508R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1976.

Is TAJ 508R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAJ 508R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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