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NCN 908L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,442 mi
Last recorded38,442 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCN 908L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,093 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,414 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 36,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Body corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 34,938 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,597 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s rear chassis spring hanger mountings. , metal fatige present,advise repair.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,323 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 30,818 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,235 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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NCN 908L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCN 908L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NCN 908L?

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What year was NCN 908L registered?

NCN 908L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is NCN 908L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCN 908L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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