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NCR 888M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,077 mi
Last recorded19,077 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCR 888M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,077 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 19,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,348 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 18,348 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,801 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,796 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,294 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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NCR 888M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NCR 888M, 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

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What year was NCR 888M registered?

NCR 888M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NCR 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCR 888M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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