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NKA 580M

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKA 580M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 18,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,982 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 10,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,136 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 10,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 9,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 7,345 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 4,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 3,770 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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NKA 580M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKA 580M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKA 580M registered?

NKA 580M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NKA 580M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKA 580M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NKA 580M have outstanding finance?

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