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NFL 400M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

11,825 mi
Last recorded11,825 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFL 400M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 11,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 14 Mar 2025 10,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front and near side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wing corroded structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Offside Rear lower wing corroded structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column has signs of rubbing on manifold

under body corroded structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 13 Mar 2024 10,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 10,248 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 10,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,800 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 9,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 9,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 8,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 7,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 5,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 5,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 5,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 4,793 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 4,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,141 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 4,141 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 1,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 1,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 361 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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NFL 400M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFL 400M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NFL 400M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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