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NWC 708M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,777 mi
Last recorded16,777 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWC 708M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 16,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 16,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 37,301 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 37,089 miles

Coolant leak top hose from radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car has been wax oiled so unable to see condition of some components

Pass 6 May 2017 36,788 miles

under vehicle structure undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,323 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

os A piller as small hole at botom of screen

Fail 17 Jun 2009 35,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

os A piller as small hole at botom of screen

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,177 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 35,177 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,904 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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NWC 708M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWC 708M, 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 NWC 708M registered?

NWC 708M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 31 August 1973.

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The MOT history for NWC 708M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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