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NDR 523J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,629 mi
Last recorded86,629 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDR 523J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,629 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated by starter motor (4.11 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated by starter motor (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle check strap damaged

under car & susp. areas heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated by starter motor (4.11 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated by starter motor (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle check strap damaged

under car & susp. areas heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,625 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts live & unconnected cable fouling propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under car & susp. heavily undersealed

Pass 26 May 2021 86,417 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear parking brake performance just met

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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NDR 523J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 NDR 523J, 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 55 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 NDR 523J?

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What year was NDR 523J registered?

NDR 523J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is NDR 523J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDR 523J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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