MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Headlamp switch faulty from dip to main beam (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective anti roll bar link (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective anti roll bar link (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs corroded/worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?
Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUK 8M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VUK 8M, 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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How do I check the history of VUK 8M?
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What year was VUK 8M registered?
VUK 8M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is VUK 8M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUK 8M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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