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PAN 576R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAN 576R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,940 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 51,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,337 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 48,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,496 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2010

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 42,431 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

surface corrosion on o/s front chasis

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,865 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 32,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 30,943 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 30,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Prop shaft joints front and rear worn out. †Diff. leaking. †Clutch cylinder and steering rack pinnion might be leaking.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PAN 576R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAN 576R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAN 576R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 18 February 1977.

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