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RFV 198P

1976 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,019 mi
Last recorded6,019 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 198P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 6,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 5,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 2,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 732 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,782 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 95,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,303 miles

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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RFV 198P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFV 198P, 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

How do I check the history of RFV 198P?

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What year was RFV 198P registered?

RFV 198P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 12 April 1976.

Is RFV 198P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFV 198P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFV 198P have outstanding finance?

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