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NEG 469M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,149 mi
Last recorded12,149 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 469M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 12,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 11,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 10,057 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 10,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 8,494 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 6,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 5,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 5,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 1,164 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,270 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,393 miles

Oil leak

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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NEG 469M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NEG 469M, 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 NEG 469M registered?

NEG 469M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NEG 469M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEG 469M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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