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FVL 150M

1974 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 150M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 69,371 miles

slight corrosion to n/s of centre crossmember

Pass 8 May 2012 68,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 4 May 2011 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion to centre crossmember not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,129 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 61,992 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 61,749 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipes corroded

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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FVL 150M is a 1974 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 FVL 150M, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVL 150M registered?

FVL 150M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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