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TNP 720R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 720R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,838 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightley noisey

Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

adv both side front king pin lift

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,765 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

adv both side front king pin lift

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,463 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 63,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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TNP 720R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNP 720R, 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 TNP 720R registered?

TNP 720R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is TNP 720R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNP 720R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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