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NBP 988R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,170 mi
Last recorded8,170 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 988R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 8,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 8,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 7,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 7,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 7,779 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 7,779 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 7,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 7,631 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,563 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 7,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 7,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 7,171 miles

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 988R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 988R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBP 988R registered?

NBP 988R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 27 May 1977.

Is NBP 988R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBP 988R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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