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NCM 761S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,841 mi
Last recorded9,841 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCM 761S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,654 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 8,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 6,095 miles

both rear leaf spring hangers corroded

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 18 Dec 2012 3,079 miles

steering wheel rivet loose

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,186 miles

various chassis areas corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,082 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,070 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 78,723 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 78,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NCM 761S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NCM 761S, 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 NCM 761S registered?

NCM 761S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is NCM 761S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCM 761S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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