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NMW 309M

1973 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,382 mi
Last recorded3,382 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMW 309M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 3,382 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

radiator in very poor condition

slight play nsr wheel bearing

some movement front leaf spring bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 2,580 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 21 Oct 2015 2,571 miles

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

All rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 1,624 miles

Some corrosion near side rear inner wheel arch to sill

Some corrosion to both front road springs

Pass 14 Oct 2013 1,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 755 miles

Some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2011 653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 459 miles

Metal fuel pipe on off side rear of car corroded and appears to travel across suspension bump stop

Off side and near side front upper king pin bushes perished and worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some corrosion to both near side and off side outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,884 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 99,884 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,573 miles

some corrosion on both outer sills

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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NMW 309M is a 1973 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NMW 309M, 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.

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What year was NMW 309M registered?

NMW 309M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NMW 309M safe to buy?

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