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OHJ 458P

1976 MG B GT V8

Purple Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,266 mi
Last recorded81,266 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHJ 458P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,266 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,248 miles

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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OHJ 458P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Purple with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OHJ 458P, 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 OHJ 458P registered?

OHJ 458P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is OHJ 458P safe to buy?

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