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PRJ 855M

1973 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRJ 855M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 95,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,311 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,741 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Suspect engine coolant leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,048 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,813 miles

Bottom radiator hose deteriorating

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,368 miles

Bottom radiator hose deteriorating

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

Coolant leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,014 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear axle strap torn

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

Rear diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,154 miles

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

Exhaust manifold to downpipe bracket bolt insecure

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,351 miles

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

Gear oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,251 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PRJ 855M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PRJ 855M, 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 PRJ 855M registered?

PRJ 855M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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