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PAE 760M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,360 mi
Last recorded9,360 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAE 760M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 9,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 9,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 7,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 6,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 3,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 3,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 2,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 2,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 1,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 447 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 44 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2019 44 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 97,389 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 97,389 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area and frontpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,939 miles

Front both tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2016 93,931 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front both tyres perished

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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PAE 760M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PAE 760M, 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.

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What year was PAE 760M registered?

PAE 760M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 September 1973.

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