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53 PR

1974 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,983 mi
Last recorded2,983 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 PR
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 2,983 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 2,978 miles

Offside Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 2,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 1,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 1,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 97,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 94,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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53 PR is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 53 PR, 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 53 PR registered?

53 PR is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is 53 PR safe to buy?

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