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5651 MG

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,450 mi
Last recorded60,450 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5651 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,450 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,327 miles

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear tyres cracked

Exhaust blowing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,392 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,626 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,626 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,112 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,780 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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5651 MG is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 5651 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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5651 MG is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is 5651 MG safe to buy?

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