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MAB 55P

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 55P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 66,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Non obligatory fog lamps not working

Fail 7 May 2024 66,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle does not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Non obligatory fog lamps not working

Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,969 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,724 miles

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

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

Rear Fog lamps not working

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fog lamps not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear non obligatory Fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Jun 2019 65,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear non obligatory Fog lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2018 65,170 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,815 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing wont adjust up

Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Fog lamps not working

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too low no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

hydro carbons high 1698ppm on tick over

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,061 miles

Slight leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,632 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 63,631 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake back plate damp

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,479 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 63,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,345 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,145 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,145 miles

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

advise slight play both front track control arms

advise slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2008 62,985 miles

Oil leak from engine oil pump

Oil leak from nearside rear axle

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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MAB 55P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MAB 55P, 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 MAB 55P registered?

MAB 55P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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