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NKG 431M

1973 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,020 mi
Last recorded16,020 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKG 431M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,515 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 14,513 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,414 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 13,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 13,062 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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NKG 431M is a 1973 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NKG 431M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKG 431M registered?

NKG 431M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NKG 431M safe to buy?

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