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AFV 494M

1974 MG B GT V8

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,925 mi
Last recorded54,925 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 494M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 53,953 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 53,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AFV 494M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AFV 494M, 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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How do I check the history of AFV 494M?

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What year was AFV 494M registered?

AFV 494M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is AFV 494M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 494M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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