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KFY 790P

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,648 mi
Last recorded44,648 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFY 790P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 44,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,317 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 44,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,785 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,785 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KFY 790P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KFY 790P, 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 KFY 790P registered?

KFY 790P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 December 1975.

Is KFY 790P safe to buy?

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