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NLJ 952M

1973 MG Mgb GT

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,796 mi
Last recorded4,796 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 952M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2015 4,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 2,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 89,679 miles

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

suggest rear suspension leaf springs and mountings cleaned and preserved.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 82,374 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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NLJ 952M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLJ 952M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLJ 952M registered?

NLJ 952M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NLJ 952M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLJ 952M shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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