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XEA 885M

1974 MG B GT V8

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEA 885M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 80,528 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,377 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,320 miles

advise both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 76,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 74,262 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2008 74,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 73,426 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 73,426 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 73,405 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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XEA 885M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 XEA 885M, 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 52 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 XEA 885M?

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What year was XEA 885M registered?

XEA 885M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is XEA 885M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEA 885M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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