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PUD 272M

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,425 mi
Last recorded32,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 272M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 32,425 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 30,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 30,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 29,438 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2019
Pass 15 May 2018 28,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

slight defect o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,250 miles

slight defect o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2016 28,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,321 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 26,321 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,603 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,857 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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PUD 272M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PUD 272M, 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 PUD 272M registered?

PUD 272M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 29 March 1974.

Is PUD 272M safe to buy?

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