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NDC 196L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,216 mi
Last recorded78,216 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDC 196L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,785cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,216 miles

N'S INNER CILL SHOWING CORROSION

O/S INNER CILL SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 77,816 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 77,471 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NDC 196L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDC 196L, 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 NDC 196L registered?

NDC 196L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is NDC 196L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDC 196L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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