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3518 MG

1975 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,861 mi
Last recorded15,861 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3518 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 15,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,562 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 15,562 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,502 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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3518 MG is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 3518 MG, 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 3518 MG registered?

3518 MG is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is 3518 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3518 MG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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