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WWL 79R

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

26,688 mi
Last recorded26,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWL 79R
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,688 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,665 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,665 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside indicators flashing slow

offside seat belt retracting/release mechanism irratic

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ehxaust emissions high/close to limits

Fail 20 Jun 2014 26,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ehxaust emissions high/close to limits

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,276 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch cylinder flexi hose bulged & leaking

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,649 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,572 miles

Water leak from water pump gasket

Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,566 miles

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

Headlamp aims at the lowest pemitted level

Water leak from water pump gasket

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,427 miles

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Fail 15 Jun 2009 25,418 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,243 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 25,102 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

exhaust emissions HC reading excessive at idle

indercators flashing slow

Fail 26 Jun 2006 24,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,843 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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WWL 79R is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWL 79R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWL 79R registered?

WWL 79R is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 12 October 1976.

Is WWL 79R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWL 79R shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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