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PVP 452R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,734 mi
Last recorded2,734 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVP 452R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 2,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre ,outer side wall starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2018 2,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre ,outer side wall starting to perish

Fail 27 Jul 2017 2,129 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 2,506 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 2,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s o/s (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 2,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back cox exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rear exhaust mount bolt missing

Fail 11 May 2013 2,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back cox exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rear exhaust mount bolt missing

Pass 3 May 2012 2,027 miles

car been standing heavley under seald

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,747 miles

tyers low caqqr been standing springs week

Pass 7 Aug 2008 99,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 99,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 98,234 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 98,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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PVP 452R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 PVP 452R, 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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PVP 452R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 3 May 1977.

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