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GKY 888N

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKY 888N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,336 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 70,336 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

part of transmision cut away and not welded on nearside

wiring along side offside front exhaust insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,398 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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GKY 888N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKY 888N, 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 GKY 888N registered?

GKY 888N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 9 January 1975.

Is GKY 888N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKY 888N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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