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PAD 4L

1975 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,383 mi
Last recorded63,383 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAD 4L
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,383 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,273 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 61,749 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,413 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,268 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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PAD 4L is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 PAD 4L, 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 51 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 PAD 4L registered?

PAD 4L is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 16 January 1975.

Is PAD 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAD 4L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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