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NRS 698M

1973 MG B GT V8

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,385 mi
Last recorded64,385 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRS 698M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,750 miles

N/s/r anti-tramp bar rear bush adrift.

Slight o/s/r brake bind.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,233 miles

Rear anti-tramp stabiliser arms are displacing their bushings

There is a slight bind to the rear drum brakes.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,663 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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NRS 698M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NRS 698M, 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 NRS 698M registered?

NRS 698M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 November 1973.

Is NRS 698M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRS 698M shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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