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OFR 531M

1973 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,721 mi
Last recorded18,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 531M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 18,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 18,336 miles

Front Lower trunnion dust seals perished

Fail 12 Apr 2024 18,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower trunnion dust seals perished

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,088 miles

Both lower fulcrum pin dust shields disintegrated

Pass 19 Jun 2021 17,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 17,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 15,877 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 15,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 15,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,262 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 15,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,341 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 14,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,837 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 12,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 12,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 12,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,046 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 6,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2006 5,799 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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OFR 531M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OFR 531M, 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 OFR 531M registered?

OFR 531M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 November 1973.

Is OFR 531M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 531M shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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