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VLG 161M

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 161M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 100,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 99,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 99,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,277 miles

rear shocker links worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,626 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,352 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,402 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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VLG 161M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 VLG 161M, 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 53 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 VLG 161M registered?

VLG 161M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 8 September 1973.

Is VLG 161M safe to buy?

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