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NWX 361M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 361M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,170 miles

Central Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox crossmember o/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter split both n/s o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,009 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,543 miles

STEERING RACK HAS SOME PLAY

Pass 1 Jul 2006 47,298 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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NWX 361M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NWX 361M, 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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NWX 361M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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