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ONJ 784R

1976 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONJ 784R
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,410 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r noise in brake drum

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 78,736 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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ONJ 784R is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONJ 784R, 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 ONJ 784R registered?

ONJ 784R is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is ONJ 784R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONJ 784R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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