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KAN 165P

1976 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,393 mi
Last recorded59,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 165P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 59,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 58,082 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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KAN 165P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAN 165P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAN 165P?

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What year was KAN 165P registered?

KAN 165P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is KAN 165P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAN 165P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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