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PBU 500R

1976 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb GT71,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBU 500R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 71,920 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 71,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,514 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,514 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 71,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

small hole in offside chassis leg but not excessive

Fail 8 May 2007 71,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

small hole in offside chassis leg but not excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 70,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PBU 500R is a 1976 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 71,728 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBU 500R, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBU 500R registered?

PBU 500R is a 1976 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is PBU 500R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBU 500R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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