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TYB 818M

1971 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,953 mi
Last recorded50,953 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 818M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,953 miles

slight play in front suspension king pin and bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 21,924 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,693 miles

Slight roughness from top steering colomn area.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,684 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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TYB 818M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYB 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.

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What year was TYB 818M registered?

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

Is TYB 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYB 818M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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