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LPW 904P

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,256 mi
Last recorded5,256 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPW 904P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 5,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 1,155 miles

advise slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Aug 2022 98,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 98,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 94,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 80,400 miles

advise slight play in steering rack advise replacement

Fail 6 May 2015 80,400 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

advise slight play in steering rack advise replacement

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,035 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate beginning to delaminate

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,435 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,341 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,345 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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LPW 904P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPW 904P, 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 LPW 904P registered?

LPW 904P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 10 October 1975.

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