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VAB 665R

1976 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,470 mi
Last recorded80,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 665R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,470 miles

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sill to floor pan.

Nearside front tyre outer wall perishing.

Wear/lift in offside front suspention upright/trunnion assy.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 76,226 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

slight play in both front lower suspension pin/bush

Pass 23 May 2008 74,832 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 74,832 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing screen

oil leak from gearbox

oil leaks from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2007 74,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,493 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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VAB 665R is a 1976 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 665R, 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 VAB 665R registered?

VAB 665R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is VAB 665R safe to buy?

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