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BND 942N

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,965 mi
Last recorded5,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBND 942N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 5,965 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 3,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 5 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,514 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 92,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 85,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,280 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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BND 942N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BND 942N, 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

How do I check the history of BND 942N?

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What year was BND 942N registered?

BND 942N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BND 942N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BND 942N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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