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912 DCR

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration912 DCR
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,606 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 66,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,160 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 62,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,495 miles

Nearside Rear slight earthing fault on rear lights

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,507 miles

Offside track rod end slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,941 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,150 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wiper blades slghtly damage

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,362 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,835 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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912 DCR is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 912 DCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 912 DCR registered?

912 DCR is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 24 April 1974.

Is 912 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 912 DCR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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