MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion around offside fuel tank mounting
various area of underside of vehicle rusted
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion around offside fuel tank mounting
various area of underside of vehicle rusted
2 -- exhaust rear rubber mountings broken [ exhaust still supported ]
lower steering column shaft rubbing chassis
inner bulkhead panel by pedals getting rusty
long travel on hand brake lever
lower steering column shaft rubbing chassis
slight play --lift at top of steering column
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
inner bulkhead panel by pedals getting rusty
long travel on hand brake lever
lower steering column shaft rubbing chassis
slight play --lift at top of steering column
Minimum movement on both rear park brake levers.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Minimum movement on both rear park brake levers.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
NPM 490M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 NPM 490M, 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
How do I check the history of NPM 490M?
You can check the full history of NPM 490M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NPM 490M registered?
NPM 490M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1973.
Is NPM 490M safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPM 490M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NPM 490M have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NPM 490M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.