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SCH 1L

1975 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,913 mi
Last recorded53,913 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCH 1L
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 53,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 53,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,658 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,317 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 53,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 53,053 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,306 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear axle to body strap perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,306 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear axle to body strap perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,307 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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SCH 1L is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 SCH 1L, 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 51 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 SCH 1L registered?

SCH 1L is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 10 June 1975.

Is SCH 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCH 1L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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