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NLV 493M

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLV 493M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 91,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,078 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 91,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,744 miles

movement to n/s lower trunnion,both front brakes binding slightly,rack gaitors perished,n/s back plate damp

n/s/f brake hose very perished

Fail 23 Nov 2009 87,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

movement to n/s lower trunnion,both front brakes binding slightly,rack gaitors perished,n/s back plate damp

Pass 19 May 2008 87,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 86,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 83,627 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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NLV 493M is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLV 493M, 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.

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What year was NLV 493M registered?

NLV 493M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NLV 493M safe to buy?

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