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NOV 555M

1973 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,112 mi
Last recorded47,112 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgbgt36,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOV 555M
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,942 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,066 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2022 43,059 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill rear end area corroded an hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 41,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower bushes greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2019 38,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 36,682 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 36,682 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 34,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front sill areas corroded and hold

Pass 13 May 2016 31,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2015 30,452 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2011 22,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

radiator bottom hose cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 22,300 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

radiator bottom hose cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,371 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 13,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 10,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,139 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 1,693 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 1,693 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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NOV 555M is a 1973 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 36,682 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOV 555M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOV 555M registered?

NOV 555M is a 1973 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 31 August 1973.

Is NOV 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOV 555M shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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