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LRC 583P

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,638 mi
Last recorded62,638 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRC 583P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,638 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 62,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,751 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat Belt Stalk Sloppy (but secure)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,732 miles

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose Both Clips Not Seated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Seat Belt Stalk Sloppy (but secure)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,878 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,480 miles

Bottom hose starting to perish

Intermitant fault with side lights-when first operated no side lights. Lights then came on and after several attempts will no fail

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering shaft showing signs of rubbing on exhaust manifold

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,516 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 58,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 57,809 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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LRC 583P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRC 583P, 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 LRC 583P registered?

LRC 583P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 22 October 1975.

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