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NDF 988M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,822 mi
Last recorded98,822 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDF 988M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 95,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,380 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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NDF 988M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDF 988M, 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 NDF 988M?

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What year was NDF 988M registered?

NDF 988M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NDF 988M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDF 988M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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