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NDG 866M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,915 mi
Last recorded28,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDG 866M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre ageing/cracking tread/worn to 2mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre to 2.5mm

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,781 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm in places

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished tread/ worn to 2mm in places

Pass 3 May 2013 27,834 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm. some cracking tread o/s/front tyre.

Fail 3 May 2013 27,827 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre worn to 2mm. some cracking tread o/s/front tyre.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/front & both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,045 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking tread o/s/f tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking tread o/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm,cracking tread.

front o/s brake pads getting low.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 26,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm,cracking tread.

front o/s brake pads getting low.

Pass 16 May 2008 25,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perishing in tread

n/s seat belt slow to return

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,908 miles

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

slightly high h/brake travel. †o/s/rear tyre worn to wear markers. †slight lift in o/s/f kingpin thrust. †front brake pads getting low. †

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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NDG 866M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NDG 866M, 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 NDG 866M registered?

NDG 866M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 26 September 1973.

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