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MLY 202P

1976 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,581 mi
Last recorded27,581 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 202P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Water pump noisy and leaking

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,513 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 27,513 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,434 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coolant hoses perishing

fluid around clutch slave cylinder

nearside rear differential oil seal leaking

oil leaks

slight brake bind

Fail 15 Jun 2012 27,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coolant hoses perishing

fluid around clutch slave cylinder

nearside rear differential oil seal leaking

oil leaks

slight brake bind

Pass 3 May 2011 27,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,316 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,209 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 27,209 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise n/s wing mirror not fitted at time of test

advise oil leak .poss n/s/r axle half shaft oil seal

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,138 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,156 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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MLY 202P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MLY 202P, 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 MLY 202P registered?

MLY 202P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 February 1976.

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