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MG 2242

1975 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,108 mi
Last recorded69,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 2242
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,108 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,940 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,682 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,329 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 64,327 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,180 miles

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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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MG 2242 is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MG 2242, 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 MG 2242 registered?

MG 2242 is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is MG 2242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 2242 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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