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NKT 480M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKT 480M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,634 miles

Oil leak

rust under car

Fail 17 Jun 2013 96,633 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rust under car

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,356 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor rusted

outter sills rusted

play in steering system

rust under car

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor rusted all over

rust under car

Fail 23 Nov 2009 95,887 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor rusted all over

rust under car

Pass 22 May 2008 95,565 miles

n/s & o/s/r chassis corroding

suspension components corroding

Oil leak

chassis corroding

Fail 14 May 2008 95,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

chassis corroding

n/s & o/s/r chassis corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 13 May 2006 88,762 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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NKT 480M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NKT 480M, 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 NKT 480M registered?

NKT 480M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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