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NOD 977M

1973 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,160 mi
Last recorded48,160 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 977M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,160 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2015 48,160 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 47,449 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,944 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,944 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,401 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 46,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 44,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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NOD 977M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NOD 977M, 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 NOD 977M registered?

NOD 977M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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