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LRY 818P

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRY 818P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Needs grease packing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,523 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Needs grease packing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,499 miles

Offside Front play in steering pivot (king pin swivel)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,428 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,382 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 68,274 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 68,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 65,520 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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LRY 818P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LRY 818P, 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 LRY 818P registered?

LRY 818P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 November 1975.

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