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NPM 490M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

592 mi
Last recorded592 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPM 490M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 2 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,389 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,481 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2012 46,479 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 45,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,992 miles

2 -- exhaust rear rubber mountings broken [ exhaust still supported ]

lower steering column shaft rubbing chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,102 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 40,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,946 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 37,945 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,260 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,254 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,990 miles

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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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.

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NPM 490M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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