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ORK 478R

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,809 mi
Last recorded70,809 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORK 478R
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,809 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,385 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 69,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 67,402 miles

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

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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ORK 478R is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ORK 478R, 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 ORK 478R registered?

ORK 478R is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is ORK 478R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORK 478R shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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