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BWP 480M

1974 MG B GT V8

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,751 mi
Last recorded62,751 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 480M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,751 miles

slight play in both king pins

slight play in both upper and lower trunions

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,554 miles

slight play in both king pins

slight play in both upper and lower trunions

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,412 miles

both lower swivel joint boots deteriorated

steering pivot point has slight play (slight lift in both kingpins)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,084 miles

Both lower swivel joint boots deteriorated

Steering pivot point has slight play (slight lift in both kingpins)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,719 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift in both kingpins (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,340 miles

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,792 miles

slight liftin both king pins

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,905 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,486 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,197 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 22 May 2008 55,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BWP 480M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWP 480M, 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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What year was BWP 480M registered?

BWP 480M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 June 1974.

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