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NKO 530M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,489 mi
Last recorded19,489 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKO 530M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 19,489 miles

underside corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 19,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 18,717 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 17,845 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 17,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp dim in comparison to n/s

Pass 23 Nov 2022 17,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 16,877 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,601 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 16,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub oil seal weeping

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 16,197 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub oil seal weeping

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 13,906 miles

slight corrosion on underside front coil springs rusty front subframe rusty rear axle straps perished

Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 13,241 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 9,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 5,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 5,134 miles

Coolant leak

driver door lock

n/s/r hanbrake lever sticking

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 12 Nov 2009 3,762 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 3,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 2,504 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 1,229 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 391 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

evidence of nsf brake hose rubbing wheel when suspension extended

rear exhaust mounting broken but system supported

slight wear nsf suspension lower trunion joint

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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NKO 530M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NKO 530M, 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 NKO 530M registered?

NKO 530M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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