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NHT 361L

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 361L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 96,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,401 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,633 miles

both rear axle re bound straps in poor condition.

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,954 miles

oil leak from rear dif

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,220 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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NHT 361L is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NHT 361L, 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.

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What year was NHT 361L registered?

NHT 361L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is NHT 361L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHT 361L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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