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NKL 777M

1973 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,315 mi
Last recorded59,315 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKL 777M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 59,315 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside and offside spring eye bushes perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside and offside spring eye bushes perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,841 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,707 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,885 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,946 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 36,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 34,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,094 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 34,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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NKL 777M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NKL 777M, 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 NKL 777M registered?

NKL 777M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 29 August 1973.

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