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NCD 505M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCD 505M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,378 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,717 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 92,683 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,265 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

tested in wet condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,362 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine coolant fan appears insecure

offside rear suspension check strap perished

slight play in offside front lower suspension trunnion

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade small tear at end

slightly restricted movement on n/s/r parking brake arm from drum

small bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 82,568 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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NCD 505M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 NCD 505M, 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 NCD 505M registered?

NCD 505M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NCD 505M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCD 505M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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