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KTU 960N

1974 MG B GT V8

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,903 mi
Last recorded92,903 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 960N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,903 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,838 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,928 miles

Nearside Rear suspension strap broken

Offside Rear suspension strap deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system fouling column rubbing on exhaust (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear suspension strap broken

Offside Rear suspension strap deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,539 miles

Brake backing plates slightly corroded

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake backing plates slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,330 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 83,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs are starting to corrode

Front offside steering rack gaitor is starting to perish

Slight play in the steering rack

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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KTU 960N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTU 960N, 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 KTU 960N?

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What year was KTU 960N registered?

KTU 960N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 September 1974.

Is KTU 960N safe to buy?

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