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GIL 4670

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,700 mi
Last recorded25,700 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4670
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,363 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 25,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,122 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,611 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 21,581 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 20,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s engine mounting rubber broken and loose also mounting loose on engine advise atten tion

slight lift movement on o/s and n/s front suspention

Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,933 miles

Oil leak

o/s engine mounting rubber broken and loose also mounting loose on engine advise atten tion

slight lift movement on o/s and n/s front suspention

Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,630 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 20,630 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 19,650 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 16,615 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,754 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GIL 4670 is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIL 4670, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 4670 registered?

GIL 4670 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is GIL 4670 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 4670 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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