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NOP 947M

1973 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOP 947M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,679 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2012 68,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak from engine

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,888 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 63,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 58,985 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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NOP 947M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in White with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NOP 947M, 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.

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What year was NOP 947M registered?

NOP 947M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 October 1973.

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