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FTM 557L

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 557L
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,492 miles

slight movement in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,438 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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FTM 557L is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTM 557L, 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 FTM 557L registered?

FTM 557L is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FTM 557L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 557L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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