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NBW 261P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 261P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,080 miles

offside inner seal corrosion outside of prescribed area

Fail 17 Aug 2009 90,080 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

offside inner seal corrosion outside of prescribed area

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,812 miles

Some vertical movement detected in offside and nearside steering king pins.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Some vertical movement detected in offside and nearside steering king pins.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,287 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 39,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,823 miles

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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NBW 261P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBW 261P, 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 51 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 NBW 261P registered?

NBW 261P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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