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3190 MG

1974 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,420 mi
Last recorded5,420 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3190 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 5,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 439 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 4,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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3190 MG is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 3190 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 3190 MG registered?

3190 MG is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is 3190 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3190 MG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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