CarVerify

Free Car Check

RHH 160R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,386 mi
Last recorded13,386 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHH 160R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 13,386 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

slightly cracking on both sides front and near side rear tyre

some places under the vehicle age related corrosion

under the vehicle fully covered with under seal

Fail 4 May 2017 13,386 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

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

slightly cracking on both sides front and near side rear tyre

some places under the vehicle age related corrosion

under the vehicle fully covered with under seal

Fail 4 Aug 2014 13,380 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff pan leaking oil

nearside lower front arm lower bushes deteriorated/splitting but no play.arm dropping slightly in bush housing

nearside rear spring rear mount corroded slightly

offside front floor has an hole not prescribed area or seriously effecting braking or steering

offside rear spring front mount covered in sealer.

oil leak at back of eng/gearbox

rear anti roll bar bushes splitting/perished but no play

starter motor engages when handbrake applied

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,964 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise boot floor under sealed after welding

various oil leaks

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2013 12,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various oil leaks

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,838 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,108 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

handbrake has travel

nearsie and offside rear leaf springs corroded

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
Full MG Mgb GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RHH 160R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RHH 160R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHH 160R?

You can check the full history of RHH 160R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RHH 160R registered?

RHH 160R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 11 February 1977.

Is RHH 160R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHH 160R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RHH 160R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RHH 160R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.