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NRL 555M

1973 MG B GT V8

Silver Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,404 mi
Last recorded30,404 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 555M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 30,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 24,841 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,510 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 24,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,980 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,940 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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NRL 555M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Silver with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRL 555M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRL 555M registered?

NRL 555M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is NRL 555M safe to buy?

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