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NKX 483M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 483M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,280 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,280 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 67,140 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,140 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (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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NKX 483M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKX 483M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKX 483M registered?

NKX 483M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is NKX 483M safe to buy?

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