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NCV 580M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,210 mi
Last recorded31,210 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 580M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 31,210 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded o/s/r

Pass 31 May 2014 28,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,379 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 28,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,878 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 26,942 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,018 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 22,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 22,997 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 22,888 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 22,888 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 22,669 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,212 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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NCV 580M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NCV 580M, 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.

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What year was NCV 580M registered?

NCV 580M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 August 1973.

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