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NCE 515R

1976 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B Roadster34,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCE 515R
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 74,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 73,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 72,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,324 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,321 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel leak from fuel pipe union / from fuel pump /under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,844 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to outer floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slite play near side and off side steering rack

slite playnear side front kingpin

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,447 miles

co o.o8% hc 1190ppm at 2000 rpm

Pass 9 Aug 2005 66,428 miles

co1.04% hc reading at 2000 rpm is 270ppm

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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NCE 515R is a 1976 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1976 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NCE 515R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCE 515R registered?

NCE 515R is a 1976 MG B Roadster, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is NCE 515R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCE 515R shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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