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UAL 516R

1976 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,239 mi
Last recorded93,239 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 516R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,224 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,114 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,953 miles

Slight oil leak from engine/Transmition

Fail 11 Jun 2015 92,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 92,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine oil leak

noise and oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,936 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front wheels

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in n/s/f valance

Pass 22 May 2012 91,659 miles

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2011 90,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks pressent

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,265 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,776 miles

Front suspension wishbone mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2005 83,986 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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UAL 516R is a 1976 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAL 516R, 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 UAL 516R registered?

UAL 516R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is UAL 516R safe to buy?

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