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GGW 139N

1974 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,593 mi
Last recorded64,593 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 139N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,593 miles

Nearside rear brake requires attention

Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,583 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp beams on lowest settings.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,580 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,389 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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GGW 139N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GGW 139N, 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

How do I check the history of GGW 139N?

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What year was GGW 139N registered?

GGW 139N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 10 October 1974.

Is GGW 139N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGW 139N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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