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NWL 265M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,193 mi
Last recorded56,193 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 265M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,370 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,449 miles

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

previous repairs to underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,230 miles

underside of vehicle covered in protective underseal / waxoyl - unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,023 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in protective waxoyl/underseal unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in protective waxoyl/underseal unable to fully inspect

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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NWL 265M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NWL 265M, 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 NWL 265M registered?

NWL 265M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1973.

Is NWL 265M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWL 265M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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