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NRL 40M

1973 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,751 mi
Last recorded38,751 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 40M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect lever arm shock absorber leak at seals (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,690 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 38,690 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,589 miles

Front both front tyres perishing to sidewalls

Rear both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,568 miles

all 4 tyre walls perrished

corrosion on offside front floor to sill outside a prescribed area

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,566 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all 4 tyre walls perrished

corrosion on offside front floor to sill area outside of a prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,488 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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NRL 40M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRL 40M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRL 40M registered?

NRL 40M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 20 August 1973.

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