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NCY 477M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

7,249 mi
Last recorded7,249 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCY 477M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 7,249 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 7,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 6,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 5,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corrodoed

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Nov 2021 4,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 4,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 4,069 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both halfshafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 3,718 miles

Nearside Rear half shafts leeking

Offside Rear half shaft leeking

rear diff oil leek

Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 2,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 2,589 miles

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

rear differential oil seal leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2015 2,585 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both half shaft oil seals leaking

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 1,038 miles

n/s/r axle half shaft oil seal is leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 1,038 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r axle half shaft oil seal is leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 521 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 521 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,979 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 40 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,380 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,450 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 97,479 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 97,475 miles

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 96,932 miles

rear axle halfshaft seals are leaking oil †fuel overfill pipes to carbs are leaking fuel

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,014 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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NCY 477M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NCY 477M, 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 NCY 477M registered?

NCY 477M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is NCY 477M safe to buy?

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