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BGT 280

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 280
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s outer sill has corrosion (not a prescribed area)

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 133,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 133,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 13,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,227 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 131,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 130,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 125,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 125,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,374 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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BGT 280 is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 BGT 280, 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 53 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 BGT 280 registered?

BGT 280 is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is BGT 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 280 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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