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NER 697M

1973 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

296 mi
Last recorded296 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNER 697M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 99,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 97,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,832 miles

Headlight deflectors fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,793 miles

Headlight beam deflectors fitted.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,078 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 91,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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NER 697M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NER 697M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NER 697M registered?

NER 697M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 14 November 1973.

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