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MGV 835K

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 835K
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,548 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,451 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 94,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 94,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,039 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,684 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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MGV 835K is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 MGV 835K, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGV 835K registered?

MGV 835K is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is MGV 835K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGV 835K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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