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GLG 181N

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,312 mi
Last recorded64,312 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLG 181N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,312 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front king pin has lift

high speed wipers not working

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,731 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when brakes applied (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front king pin has lift

high speed wipers not working

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,856 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,807 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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GLG 181N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GLG 181N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLG 181N registered?

GLG 181N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GLG 181N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLG 181N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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