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LOU 751P

1976 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,655 mi
Last recorded3,655 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 751P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 3,653 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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LOU 751P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LOU 751P, 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 LOU 751P?

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What year was LOU 751P registered?

LOU 751P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 June 1976.

Is LOU 751P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOU 751P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOU 751P have outstanding finance?

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