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1649 PE

1976 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,937 mi
Last recorded4,937 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1649 PE
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 4,937 miles

Offside parking brake requires attention

Plates with stud on - both lower wishbones are close to touching tyres on full lock

Pass 12 Jun 2015 3,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 2,242 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 1,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,171 miles

play in the steering just legal

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2007 96,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 95,919 miles

corrosion to the brake pipes

play in the steering

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,036 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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1649 PE is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1649 PE, 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 1649 PE registered?

1649 PE is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 5 April 1976.

Is 1649 PE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1649 PE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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