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NCM 966H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,604 mi
Last recorded30,604 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCM 966H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 30,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 29,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 28,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension turret rubbing on vehicle body Due to worn spacing rubbers

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unions which join steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust around the join is corroded

Small kink to off side rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,480 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,308 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,316 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 19,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 6,406 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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NCM 966H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 966H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCM 966H registered?

NCM 966H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 20 May 1970.

Is NCM 966H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCM 966H shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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