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NGV 331M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,098 mi
Last recorded49,098 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGV 331M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,080 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,825 miles

Offside Front sleight lift up down kin pin

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,775 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,761 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,256 miles

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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NGV 331M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NGV 331M, 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 NGV 331M registered?

NGV 331M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is NGV 331M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGV 331M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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