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LRN 703N

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRN 703N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 16 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 8 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 33,121 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 33,121 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,043 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight bulges in sidewalls

Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,085 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,128 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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LRN 703N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRN 703N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRN 703N registered?

LRN 703N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 22 August 1974.

Is LRN 703N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRN 703N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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