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NMR 448M

1971 MG B GT V8

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,337 mi
Last recorded38,337 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMR 448M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,337 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,914 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 37,904 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,535 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,155 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 37,155 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,840 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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NMR 448M is a 1971 MG B GT V8 in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,528 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMR 448M, 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 55 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 NMR 448M registered?

NMR 448M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NMR 448M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMR 448M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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