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VPK 14M

1971 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,448 mi
Last recorded69,448 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 14M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 69,448 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 69,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,063 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 69,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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VPK 14M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VPK 14M, 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 VPK 14M registered?

VPK 14M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VPK 14M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPK 14M shows 4 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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