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NBC 82W

1974 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,529 mi
Last recorded83,529 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 82W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 83,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 85,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 82,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 81,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,251 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 68,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,980 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,967 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,950 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,737 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 54,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 51,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

As previous rejection.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight uplift/thrust in nearside front kingpin.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Uplift in steering column to the minimum standard.

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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NBC 82W is a 1974 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 NBC 82W, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBC 82W registered?

NBC 82W is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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