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PTO 754M

1971 MG B GT V8

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,747 mi
Last recorded62,747 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 754M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,747 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 62,747 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

nearside rear handbrake & footbrake low on efficiency

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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PTO 754M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,528 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 PTO 754M, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTO 754M registered?

PTO 754M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PTO 754M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTO 754M shows 2 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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