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NFW 270M

1973 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFW 270M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,582 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,581 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on petrol pump connection (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,753 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,752 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 84,747 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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NFW 270M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NFW 270M, 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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What year was NFW 270M registered?

NFW 270M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NFW 270M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFW 270M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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