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VEF 243M

1976 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,205 mi
Last recorded29,205 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 243M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 29,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/overdrive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 27,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/overdrive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 27,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/overdrive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 25,732 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 23,631 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 14,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 13,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 5,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VEF 243M is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 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 VEF 243M, 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 50 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 VEF 243M registered?

VEF 243M is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is VEF 243M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 243M shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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