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GBW 80N

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,032 mi
Last recorded58,032 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 80N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,032 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,193 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 52,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,519 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,971 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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GBW 80N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GBW 80N, 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 GBW 80N registered?

GBW 80N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 3 October 1974.

Is GBW 80N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 80N shows 15 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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