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VEF 326M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,304 mi
Last recorded2,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 326M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 2,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 2,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 2,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 1,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 1,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 2 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill floor chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and nsr inner wheel arch /floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,546 miles

NSF wheel bearing slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2016 36,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

NSF wheel bearing slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,762 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,762 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,658 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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VEF 326M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEF 326M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VEF 326M registered?

VEF 326M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VEF 326M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 326M 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.

Does VEF 326M have outstanding finance?

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