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AUD 269R

1977 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,827 mi
Last recorded86,827 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUD 269R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,138 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,138 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,700 miles

chips in screen

offside steering rack gaitor perished

slight play nearside and offside front top suspension ball joints

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

chips in screen

offside steering rack gaitor perished

slight play nearside and offside front top suspension ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,913 miles

oil leak offside rear hub

Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,903 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak O/S rear hub

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,809 miles

Slight oil leak O/S rear hub

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,261 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 79,250 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

O/S rear brake loww effort

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 66,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,638 miles

N/S/R brake grabing slightly

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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AUD 269R is a 1977 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 AUD 269R, 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 49 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUD 269R registered?

AUD 269R is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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