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MSO 873P

1976 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,034 mi
Last recorded42,034 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSO 873P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,207 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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MSO 873P is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 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 MSO 873P, 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 50 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 MSO 873P registered?

MSO 873P is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 3 March 1976.

Is MSO 873P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSO 873P shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSO 873P have outstanding finance?

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