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NJB 24L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 24L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,016 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,970 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 85,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 85,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 84,534 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2010 82,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 82,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 79,230 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,233 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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NJB 24L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJB 24L, 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 NJB 24L registered?

NJB 24L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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