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NBC 624M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 624M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

under chassi protected in under seal

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,549 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Under chassis is covered in under seal

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,997 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,507 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,507 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,942 miles

Advise damp around front plus rear suspension.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,255 miles

Nearside lower suspension trunion slight play

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,545 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,535 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 75,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,408 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 75,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

v/slight binding front o/side brake,slight play o/s and n/side king pins,o/side front tyre perished.

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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NBC 624M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBC 624M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NBC 624M registered?

NBC 624M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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