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1231 MG

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,930 mi
Last recorded8,930 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1231 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,930 miles

centre crossmember deteriorating with corrosion-slight pin-holing

no tickover

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 31 Mar 2017 8,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 7,724 miles

oil leak noted.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,187 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,046 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 4,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 4,443 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 3,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,488 miles

bottom steering shaft running close to chassis rail

Fail 6 Jul 2007 1,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

bottom steering shaft running close to chassis rail

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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1231 MG is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 1231 MG, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1231 MG registered?

1231 MG is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is 1231 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1231 MG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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