MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,780 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
traces of brake fluid around nearside rear brake area but cant see any visable leaks
main beam tell tale not working
slight lift in nearside king pin
slight lift in offside king pin
slight wear in offside lower trunnion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
main beam tell tale not working
slight lift in nearside king pin
slight lift in offside king pin
slight wear in offside lower trunnion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
braided brake hoses fitted to nsf and osf
indicators flash slow just acceptable/recommend attention
lift in nsf king pin
play in osf king pin/lower trunion just acceptable,recommend attention
play in steering column top bush
signs of corrosion both rear chassis rails
braided brake hoses fitted to nsf and osf
indicators flash slow just acceptable/recommend attention
lift in nsf king pin
play in osf king pin/lower trunion just acceptable,recommend attention
play in steering column top bush
signs of corrosion both rear chassis rails
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
braided steel front brake hoses fitted
lift in both front kingpins - just acceptable
play in o/s/f lower trunnion
How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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9850 EL is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 9850 EL, 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 9850 EL registered?
9850 EL is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 9 November 1973.
Is 9850 EL safe to buy?
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