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NOB 283M

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,412 mi
Last recorded41,412 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOB 283M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,325 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,318 miles

nearside front bottom kingpin worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,053 miles

nearside front king pin bottom worn . front brakes binding . offside rear lever arm slight leak . rear exhaust box rusting on seam

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,883 miles

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

o/s front floor chassis section holed by corrosion non mot area

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,831 miles

corrosion hole o/s front floor

slight bind both rear brakes

slight lift in n/s kingpin

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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NOB 283M is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NOB 283M, 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 NOB 283M registered?

NOB 283M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is NOB 283M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOB 283M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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