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NCU 528J

1971 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,779 mi
Last recorded39,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCU 528J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 39,779 miles

oil dampness around sump pan

Pass 28 May 2024 39,233 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer 1/4 panel

Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,906 miles

offside rear outer panel corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,328 miles

offside rear lower panel corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,679 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

offside rear lower 1/4 panel corroding

rear tyres wearing

Fail 28 Jul 2020 36,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing

offside rear lower 1/4 panel corroding

rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front trunions have play

fuel hose perished from pump

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,812 miles

slight play n/s front trunion

Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play n/s front trunion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,433 miles

nearside front trunion has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2014 32,433 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front trunion has slight play

Pass 9 May 2013 32,222 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension kingpins slight play not excessive

Pass 3 May 2012 32,100 miles

n/s/f lower kingpin slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,937 miles

corrosion on n\s outer sill

play in n\s kingpin

water in n\s headlight

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,937 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion on n\s outer sill

handbrake travel

o\s handbrake lever barely moveing

play in n\s kingpin

water in n\s headlight

Fail 16 Mar 2007 26,435 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel \ adjusted

rear carb float chamber bit damp

rear of n\s outer sill rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,435 miles

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

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

handbrake travel \ adjusted

rear carb float chamber bit damp

rear of n\s outer sill rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine runs rough

smell of fuel in engine bay/no leak found

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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NCU 528J is a 1971 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 NCU 528J, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCU 528J registered?

NCU 528J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is NCU 528J safe to buy?

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