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NTV 525M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,926 mi
Last recorded34,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTV 525M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 34,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside jacking point badly corroded

Oil leak various ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 31,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,817 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,380 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 30,367 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre pressure appears low

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,758 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,245 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel vent pipe loose and near exhaust on n/s/f inner wing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,245 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel vent pipe loose and near exhaust on n/s/f inner wing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,276 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,276 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 27,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,327 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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NTV 525M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NTV 525M, 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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NTV 525M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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