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DMA 795N

1974 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,476 mi
Last recorded57,476 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 795N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 57,476 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle brake drum damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake effort only just met

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,880 miles

Light corrosion on both central sill areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear has a lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,478 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,476 miles

Brake cable insecure fouling on prop shaft (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission and rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,427 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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DMA 795N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DMA 795N, 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

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What year was DMA 795N registered?

DMA 795N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 24 September 1974.

Is DMA 795N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMA 795N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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