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OCH 352M

1973 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,369 mi
Last recorded27,369 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCH 352M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 27,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 27,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 23,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 22,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,395 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,603 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 9,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,173 miles

slight in and out movement in steering column

xenon headlamps have cleaning or levelling systems fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2012 98,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,204 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 86,019 miles

nearside battery box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,689 miles

slight play in both front balljionts

slight sidewards play in brake pedal

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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OCH 352M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OCH 352M, 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 OCH 352M registered?

OCH 352M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 6 November 1973.

Is OCH 352M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCH 352M shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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