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PTU 496P

1976 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,834 mi
Last recorded9,834 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 496P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,834 miles

radiator hoses badly perished

tyres 20 years old

Fail 19 Jul 2011 9,828 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

50% of nearside no plate light not working

radiator hoses badly perished

tyres 20 years old

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,246 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails

Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,205 miles

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to heavy wax oil

Fail 21 Nov 2008 9,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,155 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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