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WBW 88R

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 88R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,368 miles

osr bump stop missing

Fail 18 Feb 2017 57,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,772 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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WBW 88R is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBW 88R, 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

How do I check the history of WBW 88R?

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What year was WBW 88R registered?

WBW 88R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is WBW 88R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBW 88R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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