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VAB 60R

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,858 mi
Last recorded38,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 60R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,858 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody has slight corrosion all over

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,505 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,240 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S rear susp. bumpstop missing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight `play` detected at steering wheel.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,151 miles

Battery mounting box deteriorating and battery insecure.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S sun visor insecure when folded down.

O/S/R Leaf spring teather in poor condition / deteriorated.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

`Play` in O/S of steering rack. (o/s track rod).

`Play` in steering wheel (boss) fixing.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,140 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Battery mounting box deteriorating and battery insecure.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S sun visor insecure when folded down.

O/S/R Leaf spring teather in poor condition / deteriorated.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

`Play` in O/S of steering rack. (o/s track rod).

`Play` in steering wheel (boss) fixing.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,540 miles

f/o/s and f/n/s lower suspension bushes worn and starting to split

r/o/s suspention check strap starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2008 15,536 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/o/s and f/n/s lower suspension bushes worn and starting to split

r/o/s suspention check strap starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,054 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 15,053 miles

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

r/o/s axle support srap deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,072 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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VAB 60R is a 1976 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VAB 60R, 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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VAB 60R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1976.

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