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DRF 306N

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,464 mi
Last recorded80,464 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 306N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 78,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,845 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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DRF 306N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DRF 306N, 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 DRF 306N registered?

DRF 306N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is DRF 306N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 306N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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