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NEP 796L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,242 mi
Last recorded7,242 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEP 796L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,242 miles

Slight fuel leak ? Pump

Slight misting of oil offside front shock absorber

Slight play Nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 6,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 6,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 6,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 1,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,069 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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NEP 796L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 NEP 796L, 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 53 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 NEP 796L registered?

NEP 796L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NEP 796L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEP 796L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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