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RBD 818M

1971 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,060 mi
Last recorded58,060 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 818M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,060 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,608 miles

n/s spring hanger bush split

o/s foot and handbrake lower reading than n/s requires attention

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,488 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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RBD 818M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RBD 818M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBD 818M registered?

RBD 818M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RBD 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 818M shows 7 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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