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KLJ 261N

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 261N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,824 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside chassis rail and jacking point excessivly corroded outside prescribed area

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 18 Oct 2007 90,824 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside chassis rail and jacking point excessivly corroded outside prescribed area

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,949 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2006 88,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

catch strap broken nearside rear axle

nearside rear bumpstop tower rusty

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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KLJ 261N is a 1974 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 50%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 KLJ 261N, 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 52 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 KLJ 261N registered?

KLJ 261N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 18 October 1974.

Is KLJ 261N safe to buy?

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