1974 MG B GT V8 3.5L Petrol · 53 PR
1974 MG B GT V8 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1974. Recorded mileage 2,983 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B GT V8
- Year / Origin
- 1974
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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53 PR Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2020
- 2,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
53 PR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Mg B Gt V8 (53 PR) between September 2007 and February 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
53 PR Mileage History
- 29/09/200794,074 mi
- 05/11/200895,788 mi+1,714 mi
- 14/09/201097,078 mi+1,290 mi
- 13/09/201197,091 mi+13 mi
- 12/09/201297,641 mi+550 mi
- 11/09/201398,975 mi+1,334 mi
- 02/12/201499,537 mi+562 mi
- 21/12/201530 mi-99,507 mi
- 13/12/20161,236 mi+1,206 mi
- 02/03/20171,262 mi+26 mi
- 15/03/20182,122 mi+860 mi
- 18/02/20202,978 mi+856 mi
- 21/02/20202,983 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -7,348 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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