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ODO 800M

1971 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,354 mi
Last recorded37,354 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODO 800M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,354 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 37,354 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,621 miles

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,552 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 36,549 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,272 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,270 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 35,806 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 12 May 2009 35,799 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Bottom radiator hose perished & leaking

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Top radiator hose perished

Pass 9 May 2008 35,729 miles

off side rear slitley binding

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,377 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 35,376 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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ODO 800M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ODO 800M, 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 55 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 ODO 800M registered?

ODO 800M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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