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TNK 194R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNK 194R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,909 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 73,905 miles

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

smoking slightly on idle

Pass 26 Jan 2008 73,726 miles

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

N/S/F KING PIN SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

VEHICLE SMOKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 25 Jan 2008 73,724 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/F KING PIN SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,721 miles

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

N/S HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

N/S/F SUSPENSION KING PIN AND LOWER TRUNNION SLIGTHLY WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

STEERING COLUM TOP BUSH SLIGTHLY WORN

VEHICLE SMOKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 4 Jan 2007 73,719 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

N/S HEADLAMP AIM SLIGHTLY LOW

N/S/F SUSPENSION KING PIN AND LOWER TRUNNION SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 24 Nov 2005 73,716 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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TNK 194R is a 1976 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TNK 194R, 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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TNK 194R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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