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NDW 37M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33 mi
Last recorded33 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDW 37M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 33 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,424 miles

Nearside Front Castle rail corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,927 miles

CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 96,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 95,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 93,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 92,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,915 miles

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 21 May 2014 88,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 88,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 85,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 83,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 83,248 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 81,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 81,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 78,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 76,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,060 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 71,780 miles

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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NDW 37M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NDW 37M, 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 NDW 37M registered?

NDW 37M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NDW 37M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDW 37M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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