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OVT 630M

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,372 mi
Last recorded9,372 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 630M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 9,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,671 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 210 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 99,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,952 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2005 96,750 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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OVT 630M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 OVT 630M, 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 52 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 OVT 630M registered?

OVT 630M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is OVT 630M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVT 630M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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