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MGV 835A

1974 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 835A
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,292 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,283 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,721 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 85,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

middle to rear exhaust hangar rubber deteriorating

offside front and nearside front track rod mounting brackets slight play

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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MGV 835A is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MGV 835A, 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 MGV 835A registered?

MGV 835A is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is MGV 835A safe to buy?

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