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VEA 191M

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,050 mi
Last recorded24,050 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEA 191M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 24,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 22,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 21,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 20,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 18,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,725 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold area (7.1.2)

Front slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,157 miles

rear brake im-ballance high

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,002 miles

o/s handbrake lower than n/s

Pass 12 Aug 2009
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,495 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 14,887 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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VEA 191M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VEA 191M, 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

How do I check the history of VEA 191M?

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What year was VEA 191M registered?

VEA 191M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 23 August 1973.

Is VEA 191M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEA 191M shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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