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PRB 747M

1973 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,645 mi
Last recorded63,645 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRB 747M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 63,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,971 miles

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing shaft on steering rack just touching exhaust manifold advise check engine mounts (2.2.D.2a)

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,563 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,407 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,236 miles

crossmember on nsf floor rusting over exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch slave cylinder starting to leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,386 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small hole in nsf next to floor surface rust on chassis rails

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,330 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 60,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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PRB 747M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 PRB 747M, 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 PRB 747M registered?

PRB 747M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 21 November 1973.

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