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KRW 500P

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRW 500P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance 29% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,083 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,158 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 64,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,870 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,737 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,735 miles

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

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

slight movement at o/s/f suspension trunion

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed restricting inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement at o/s/f suspension trunion

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,332 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,999 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 57,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 58,002 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,999 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 57,999 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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KRW 500P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KRW 500P, 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 KRW 500P registered?

KRW 500P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KRW 500P safe to buy?

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