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RNY 665M

1974 MG B GT V8

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,360 mi
Last recorded38,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNY 665M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,360 miles

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

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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RNY 665M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RNY 665M, 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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How do I check the history of RNY 665M?

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What year was RNY 665M registered?

RNY 665M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is RNY 665M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNY 665M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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