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NTO 33P

1976 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 33P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,022 miles

Rear bumper missing

Fail 28 Jun 2014 89,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear bumper missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,673 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 81,559 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers are badly worn

rear exhaust mount is insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,743 miles

both rear tyres run close to inner wings

Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres run close to inner wings

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,372 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery tray corroded

brake pedal rubber worn smooth and split slightly on one side

fuel hose at fuel pump at rear inner brading showing

nearside and offside front suspension creaks when vehicle bounced

offside exhaust manifold close to steering column shaft

rub marks on offside rear inner wheel arch panel

slight dry fluid staining on offside rear brake back plate assembly

Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery tray corroded

brake pedal rubber worn smooth and split slightly on one side

fuel hose at fuel pump at rear inner brading showing

nearside and offside front suspension creaks when vehicle bounced

offside exhaust manifold close to steering column shaft

rub marks on offside rear inner wheel arch panel

slight dry fluid staining on offside rear brake back plate assembly

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,281 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth and slightly split on one side

corrosion at metal battery box tray

excessive handbrake travel at lever

nearside and offside front suspension creaks when pushed on each corner

offside rear tyre tread pattern worn slightly uneven across pattern

offside rear wheel arch panel signs of rub marks

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack mechanism

vehicle leans slightly to right

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,048 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth and slight split on one side

excessive handbrake travel at lever

metal battery box tray slight corrosion

nearside and offside front suspension creaks when pushed on each corner

offside rear tyre tread pattern worn slightly uneven across pattern

offside rear wheel arch panel signs of rub marks

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack mechanism

vehicle leans slightly to right

Pass 27 Oct 2005 61,730 miles

battery carrier corroded at rear

slight dampness on off side rear back plate

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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NTO 33P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,520cc 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 NTO 33P, 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 NTO 33P registered?

NTO 33P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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