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AXA 35N

1974 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,243 mi
Last recorded2,243 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXA 35N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 2,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 1,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 1,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 1,089 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 339 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,361 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,771 miles

oil leak

water leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake pipes have slight surface corrosion in various areas

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

vehicle has slight surface corrosion to underbody

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,879 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 63,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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AXA 35N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AXA 35N, 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 AXA 35N registered?

AXA 35N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is AXA 35N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXA 35N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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