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RCK 786P

1976 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCK 786P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,189 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 80,147 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis covered so cannot exmaine front chassis properly

Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,555 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 78,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside mirrors show a view to the rear but cant be adjusted for a usefull view

welding repairs have been carried out to vehicle structure which are not a continuous weld but it appears that the entire panels have been replaced

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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RCK 786P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCK 786P, 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 RCK 786P registered?

RCK 786P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 23 March 1976.

Is RCK 786P safe to buy?

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