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MFA 844P

1976 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,012 mi
Last recorded48,012 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFA 844P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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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MFA 844P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Green 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 MFA 844P, 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.

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What year was MFA 844P registered?

MFA 844P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is MFA 844P safe to buy?

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