MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in both king pins
slight play in both upper and lower trunions
slight play in both king pins
slight play in both upper and lower trunions
both lower swivel joint boots deteriorated
steering pivot point has slight play (slight lift in both kingpins)
Both lower swivel joint boots deteriorated
Steering pivot point has slight play (slight lift in both kingpins)
Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift in both kingpins (2.2.B.1g)
slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing
slight liftin both king pins
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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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.
Is BWP 480M safe to buy?
The MOT history for BWP 480M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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