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VUG 150M

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 150M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 97,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,858 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 95,704 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,371 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,164 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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VUG 150M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VUG 150M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUG 150M registered?

VUG 150M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VUG 150M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 150M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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