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1 DXH

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,843 mi
Last recorded51,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DXH
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 51,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,189 miles

Offside Rear axle strap in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,189 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear axle strap in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,500 miles

Offside Front play in wheelbearing

Offside Rear axle strap in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2016 50,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front play in wheelbearing

Offside Rear axle strap in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 49,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,088 miles

o/s/r inner sill weak. slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

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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1 DXH is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 1 DXH, 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 51 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 1 DXH registered?

1 DXH is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1975.

Is 1 DXH safe to buy?

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