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GPX 50N

1975 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,116 mi
Last recorded28,116 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPX 50N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 28,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 26,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 25,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 24,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 9,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,230 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 6,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

rear exh bobbin seperated

Fail 17 Mar 2014 3,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 3,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,664 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 9,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,089 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 6,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,102 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 3,102 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 339 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 335 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 2,485 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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GPX 50N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GPX 50N, 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 GPX 50N registered?

GPX 50N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 10 January 1975.

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