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NDO 780M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,162 mi
Last recorded39,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDO 780M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,086 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 39,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,227 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 38,227 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,731 miles

Front wipers perishing but still clearing screen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 37,731 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front wipers perishing but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,080 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 37,080 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 36,062 miles

Repair to centre exhaust mount should be regarded as temporary, replacement recommended.

Fail 1 May 2010 36,062 miles

Repair to centre exhaust mount should be regarded as temporary, replacement recommended.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NDO 780M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NDO 780M, 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 NDO 780M registered?

NDO 780M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is NDO 780M safe to buy?

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