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MG 52

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 52
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,276 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 62,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,519 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,237 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 55,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,315 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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MG 52 is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 52, 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

How do I check the history of MG 52?

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What year was MG 52 registered?

MG 52 is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 March 1974.

Is MG 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 52 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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