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DBY 757M

1974 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,204 mi
Last recorded14,204 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 757M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 14,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 13,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 11,177 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 11,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 9,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight play in steering trunnion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower slight play in steering trunnion

Fail 27 Jul 2022 9,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight play in steering trunnion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower slight play in steering trunnion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 7,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sterring rack noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2020 6,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension king pin slight lift

Pass 7 Oct 2019 5,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 5,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 4,756 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,635 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 14,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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DBY 757M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DBY 757M, 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 DBY 757M registered?

DBY 757M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 22 August 1974.

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