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NPC 498P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,619 mi
Last recorded61,619 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPC 498P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,009 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,706 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,647 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 47,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

co content 5.50 should be 4.50max

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,510 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NPC 498P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 NPC 498P, 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 NPC 498P registered?

NPC 498P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 July 1976.

Is NPC 498P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPC 498P shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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