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MGS 787P

1975 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,215 mi
Last recorded31,215 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGS 787P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 31,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 31,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 28,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 26,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid conversion fitted no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid conversion fitted no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 221,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,681 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 16,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 14,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 12,004 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

main beam tell tale light not working

Fail 7 May 2013 11,999 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

main beam tell tale light not working

Fail 3 May 2012 9,092 miles

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

Front numberplate has slight damage

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 9,092 miles

Front numberplate has slight damage

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 6,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 3,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 1,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,153 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 96,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 93,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MGS 787P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MGS 787P, 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 MGS 787P registered?

MGS 787P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 14 November 1975.

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