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OAU 738P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,200 mi
Last recorded65,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAU 738P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 64,207 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres cracked and showing deterioration

slight play in front king pins

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,707 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,097 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OAU 738P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OAU 738P, 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 OAU 738P registered?

OAU 738P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 July 1976.

Is OAU 738P safe to buy?

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