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WCX 869R

1976 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb GT71,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCX 869R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,863 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion to suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard lamp inop

horn poor sound

Fail 28 Sep 2023 73,863 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion to suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard lamp inop

horn poor sound

Fail 10 May 2023 73,863 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front corrosion to front suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard lamps inop

horn poor sound

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 73,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,093 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,092 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake at the end of its travel (needs adjusting)

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake at the end of its travel (needs adjusting)

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,521 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,716 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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WCX 869R is a 1976 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,728 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCX 869R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCX 869R registered?

WCX 869R is a 1976 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 23 November 1976.

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