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SRW 237M

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,552 mi
Last recorded42,552 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 237M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 42,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,538 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front steering/suspension joints slight lift

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,187 miles

fuel pump union is wet,

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,939 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 41,894 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on to pump (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 41,043 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,694 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,996 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering column rubs exhaust manifold

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,447 miles

front bump stops missing

front suspension low springs weak

oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bump stops missing

front suspension low springs weak

oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,752 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 37,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,554 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,708 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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SRW 237M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SRW 237M, 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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SRW 237M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 24 August 1973.

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