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NDK 994R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

10,001 mi
Last recorded10,001 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDK 994R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 10,001 miles

Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

perrishing on servo vacum hose

recent repairs covered in black

suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 12 May 2015 10,001 miles

perrishing on servo vacum hose

recent repairs covered in black

suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,953 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

advise welding repairs to nearside rear covered by sealer

holed corrosion to o/s/r outside of prescribed area

surface corrosion to front sub-frame, rear boot floor and around rear suspension mountings

unable to fully inspect all of brake pipes and some of underside body work due to thick coating of underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

holed corrosion to o/s/r outside of prescribed area

surface corrosion to front sub-frame, rear boot floor and around rear suspension mountings

unable to fully inspect all of brake pipes and some of underside body work due to thick coating of underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,162 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 9,155 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor,chassis corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 8,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 8,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

floor, chassis corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 7,569 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 7,524 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 6,954 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to underside of body

Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust fouling body

front bump stops missing

radiator insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2008 5,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust fouling body

front bump stops missing

radiator insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,402 miles

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Fail 3 Apr 2007 2,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

All rear anti roll bushes worn.

NSR spring rear most mounting point corroded.

OSF bump stop missing.

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 255 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres slightly perished on side walls

offside front bump stop missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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NDK 994R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 NDK 994R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDK 994R registered?

NDK 994R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1977.

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