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LGU 253P

1976 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,735 mi
Last recorded28,735 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGU 253P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 28,727 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 26,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring front mounting inner/outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2017 23,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2017 23,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 22,882 miles

Both front tyre valves starting to crack.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 25 May 2016 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre valves starting to crack.

Fuel hoses to and from pump deteriorating.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking.

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 21,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 19,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,901 miles

exhaust mounts starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 May 2010 18,477 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 7 May 2009 16,885 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2007 12,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 11,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 11,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LGU 253P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LGU 253P, 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 LGU 253P?

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What year was LGU 253P registered?

LGU 253P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 25 March 1976.

Is LGU 253P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGU 253P shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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