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RGO 535R

1971 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,219 mi
Last recorded44,219 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGO 535R
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 44,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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RGO 535R is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RGO 535R, 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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How do I check the history of RGO 535R?

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What year was RGO 535R registered?

RGO 535R is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RGO 535R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGO 535R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGO 535R have outstanding finance?

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