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NKX 657L

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,385 mi
Last recorded87,385 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 657L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,733 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,566 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,463 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r axle strap broken

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,678 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear lower panel corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear Boot floor has small holes and is corroded.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside rear wing quarter panels rusting.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 78,861 miles

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 657L is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 657L, 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 55 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 657L registered?

NKX 657L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NKX 657L safe to buy?

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