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NYG 978M

1971 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT V858,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYG 978M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,877 miles

vehicle underside has some surface rust

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,847 miles

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

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

vehicle underside has some surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,845 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,821 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

surface rust on underside

Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,819 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

surface rust on underside.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,818 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,787 miles

Offside rear tyre startint to perish.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,696 miles

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

Oil leak

surface rust underneath

Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 99,428 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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NYG 978M is a 1971 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 91.7%.

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 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 NYG 978M, 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 NYG 978M registered?

NYG 978M is a 1971 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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