1974 MG B GT V8 3.5L Petrol · RTT 297M
1974 MG B GT V8 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1974. Recorded mileage 77,534 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B GT V8
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RTT 297M Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 77,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RTT 297M Mileage History
- 28/06/200571,194 mi
- 12/07/200671,402 mi+208 mi
- 11/07/200772,324 mi+922 mi
- 31/07/200872,555 mi+231 mi
- 22/07/200972,560 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/200972,560 mi
- 14/07/201072,589 mi+29 mi
- 16/07/201172,784 mi+195 mi
- 11/07/201272,935 mi+151 mi
- 22/08/201373,508 mi+573 mi
- 22/08/201373,508 mi
- 30/07/201473,540 mi+32 mi
- 18/09/201573,914 mi+374 mi
- 20/09/201674,337 mi+423 mi
- 11/09/201774,695 mi+358 mi
- 20/09/201874,818 mi+123 mi
- 01/11/201975,017 mi+199 mi
- 07/11/201975,019 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202075,126 mi+107 mi
- 18/11/202175,591 mi+465 mi
- 16/11/202275,684 mi+93 mi
- 28/11/202376,054 mi+370 mi
- 20/02/202576,601 mi+547 mi
- 20/01/202677,534 mi+933 mi
Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
RTT 297M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Mg B Gt V8 (RTT 297M) between June 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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