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OPT 905P

1976 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,741 mi
Last recorded24,741 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPT 905P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 24,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 21,956 miles

both front bump stops missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,620 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise freshly painted various places underside

Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,620 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise freshly painted various places underside

Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,029 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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OPT 905P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OPT 905P, 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

How do I check the history of OPT 905P?

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What year was OPT 905P registered?

OPT 905P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 11 February 1976.

Is OPT 905P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPT 905P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPT 905P have outstanding finance?

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