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GVO 793N

1974 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,126 mi
Last recorded44,126 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 793N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 44,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,724 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,643 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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GVO 793N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVO 793N, 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 GVO 793N registered?

GVO 793N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 20 December 1974.

Is GVO 793N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 793N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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