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9850 EL

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,780 mi
Last recorded49,780 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9850 EL
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 49,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,187 miles

traces of brake fluid around nearside rear brake area but cant see any visable leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,418 miles

main beam tell tale not working

slight lift in nearside king pin

slight lift in offside king pin

slight wear in offside lower trunnion

Fail 6 Sep 2008 43,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,368 miles

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.

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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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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