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PMG 636R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMG 636R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 90,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,888 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 78,771 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

front subframe bushes worn

offside rear hydra elastic strap deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,921 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

front subframe bushes worn

offside rear hydra elastic strap deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,000 miles

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

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

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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PMG 636R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PMG 636R, 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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What year was PMG 636R registered?

PMG 636R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 27 April 1977.

Is PMG 636R safe to buy?

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