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NBP 486R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,449 mi
Last recorded42,449 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 486R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 42,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 42,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,236 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,773 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,695 miles

o/s/f brake is bindeing slightly

petrol tank dented

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,827 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,573 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s top and bottom trunnions have slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,592 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 34,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

u bolt corroded at offside rear spring

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 486R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 486R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NBP 486R registered?

NBP 486R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1977.

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