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NBP 426M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,846 mi
Last recorded81,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 426M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,761 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,701 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 81,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,675 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,627 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,485 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2009 81,482 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 80,997 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 30,997 miles

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

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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NBP 426M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NBP 426M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBP 426M registered?

NBP 426M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NBP 426M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBP 426M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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