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NKY 880M

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,448 mi
Last recorded51,448 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKY 880M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,423 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

handbrake warning light not working

ignition light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

handbrake warning light not working

ignition light not working

Pass 23 May 2013 51,303 miles

offside rear foot brake slightly lazy

park brake nearing end of travel

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,131 miles

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

intermittant indicator fault

intermittant light fault

slight brake bind n/s/f

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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NKY 880M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKY 880M, 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 NKY 880M registered?

NKY 880M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 15 October 1973.

Is NKY 880M safe to buy?

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