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MFE 804P

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,766 mi
Last recorded37,766 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 804P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,766 miles

engine is leaking oil excessively

front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

front brakes are binding slightly

near side front shock absorber is damp

off side belt is frayed

off side rear bump stop is missing

play in near side and off side front wheel bearings

rear leaf springs rear hanger bushes are worn

slight play in near side king pin

Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,692 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 37,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,301 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play, engine/gearbox is leaking oil, rear brake flexi is damaged, handbrake travel high

Pass 9 May 2014 34,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 34,306 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 33,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

o/s engine mount has a nut missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,225 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 33,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,511 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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MFE 804P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFE 804P, 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 MFE 804P registered?

MFE 804P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 December 1975.

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