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NGU 590P

1976 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,552 mi
Last recorded58,552 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGU 590P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,552 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine + gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine + gearbox oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,409 miles

front coil springs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,324 miles

Nearside n/s + o/s front suspension lower joint slight play

front coil springs corroded

n/s + o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2015 57,537 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SIGNS OF CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 1 May 2014 56,695 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

SIGNS OF PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 10 May 2013 55,842 miles

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 55,842 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,212 miles

SIGNS OF WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,319 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,926 miles

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 15 May 2008 46,545 miles

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING RACK

Pass 4 May 2007 42,450 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S REAR LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE BUSH SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 1 May 2007 42,450 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK †N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH NSIGNS OF CORROSION †O/S REAR LEAF SPRING REAR SHACKLE BUSH CRACKING

Pass 10 May 2006 38,543 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

O/S FLOOR AT DRIVERS INNER SEAT MOUNTING CRACKING

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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NGU 590P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGU 590P, 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

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What year was NGU 590P registered?

NGU 590P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NGU 590P safe to buy?

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