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8 JVL

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,321 mi
Last recorded12,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JVL
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 12,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 3,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 1,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,814 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,849 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 91,090 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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8 JVL is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 JVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 JVL registered?

8 JVL is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is 8 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JVL 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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