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NDR 88S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDR 88S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,991 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 93,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazzard lights not working but vehicle registered before 1/4/1986

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,552 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,060 miles

Front of both body sills corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

welded repairs to under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,558 miles

Offside Front Lower floor pan advanced corrosion present

Offside Front some lift on king area

Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Offside Front Lower floor pan advanced corrosion present

Offside Front some lift on king area

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,541 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 92,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

HC'S ABIT HIGH AT IDLE

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,741 miles

fuel cap lock very stiff

Fail 30 Jan 2014 91,741 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap lock very stiff

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,068 miles

corrosion in o/s/f outer sill and o/s castle rail,but not within any prescribed area

Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,068 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f castle rail holed

o/s/f outer sill holed

Pass 30 Dec 2011 90,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

rear5 section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

Pass 21 May 2011 90,235 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

rear5 section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 90,171 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 88S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NDR 88S, 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 NDR 88S registered?

NDR 88S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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