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NYD 171P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYD 171P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,748 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,713 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,640 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,062 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,736 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2010 87,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,029 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyer has cracking on the sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2005 85,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NYD 171P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 NYD 171P, 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 51 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 NYD 171P registered?

NYD 171P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1975.

Is NYD 171P safe to buy?

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