MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
radiator hoses badly perished
tyres 20 years old
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
50% of nearside no plate light not working
radiator hoses badly perished
tyres 20 years old
n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre has 2 nails
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre has 2 nails
unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to heavy wax oil
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to heavy wax oil
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTU 496P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PTU 496P, 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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How do I check the history of PTU 496P?
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What year was PTU 496P registered?
PTU 496P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 24 May 1976.
Is PTU 496P safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTU 496P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PTU 496P have outstanding finance?
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