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4319 MG

1973 MG B GT V8

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,122 mi
Last recorded10,122 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4319 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,014 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 7,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 7,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,304 miles

clonk in column

slight play in os of rack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 3,013 miles

clonk in colum

Pass 18 Sep 2008 2,269 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in os inner rack joint

Fail 18 Sep 2008 2,269 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in os inner rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2007 1,486 miles

slight lift in n/s/f hub

Pass 20 Sep 2006 868 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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4319 MG is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 4319 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 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 4319 MG registered?

4319 MG is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is 4319 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4319 MG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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