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NWD 18M

1971 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,756 mi
Last recorded68,756 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWD 18M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 68,756 miles

Front Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,337 miles

Offside Front Mirror missing

Fail 31 May 2018 68,337 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Switch missing (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Mirror missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated No reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 68,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,940 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r road spring front bush off centre

o/s/r bumper iron inscure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 67,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r road spring front bush off centre

o/s/r bumper iron inscure

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,555 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,078 miles

corrosion to ALL front suspension components

corrosion to ALL rear suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle both body and chassis

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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NWD 18M is a 1971 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 NWD 18M, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NWD 18M registered?

NWD 18M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NWD 18M safe to buy?

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