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21 VPH

1974 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 VPH
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 71,082 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,985 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,052 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,510 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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21 VPH is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 21 VPH, 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 21 VPH registered?

21 VPH is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is 21 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 VPH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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