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BGT 975B

1975 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,080 mi
Last recorded21,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 975B
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,080 miles

Nearside headlight slightly cloudy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 21,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,654 miles

slight play in nearside front trunnion

slight play in steering rack pinnion

Fail 1 May 2008 18,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in nearside front trunnion

slight play in steering rack pinnion

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,988 miles

slight dampness from power steering unit. engine emits slight blue smoke.

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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BGT 975B is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGT 975B, 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 BGT 975B registered?

BGT 975B is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 November 1975.

Is BGT 975B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 975B shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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