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NSF 655M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSF 655M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 58,982 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,808 miles

Offside Inner rack end slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner rack end slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,559 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 48,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,000 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,471 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,376 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

engine oil level too high

front number plate discoloured

slight fluffing o/s seatbelt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,376 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,374 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolant leak from rad cap

hoses to clutch cylinder at gearbox exposing cords

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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NSF 655M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc 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 NSF 655M, 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

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What year was NSF 655M registered?

NSF 655M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is NSF 655M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSF 655M 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.

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