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NWR 232M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,959 mi
Last recorded41,959 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWR 232M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,959 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,402 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 40,938 miles

Offside front seat belt slight frayed

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,496 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 40,087 miles

nearside rear inner sill has some corrosion

slight brake binding nearside rear wheel

under body coated in under seal and has some corrosion in places

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,658 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 39,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,538 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 39,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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NWR 232M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWR 232M, 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 NWR 232M registered?

NWR 232M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NWR 232M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWR 232M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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