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NBH 871L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,514 mi
Last recorded52,514 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBH 871L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 52,514 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 52,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,488 miles

surface cracks n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,239 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,255 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 49,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,238 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,005 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,910 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,664 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 42,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,460 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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NBH 871L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NBH 871L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBH 871L?

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What year was NBH 871L registered?

NBH 871L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is NBH 871L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBH 871L shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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