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NEV 999J

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

22,299 mi
Last recorded22,299 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEV 999J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 22,299 miles

handbrake travel high

oil leaks from engine

Fail 16 May 2018 22,299 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake travel high

oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 May 2017 20,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,521 miles

slight movement nearside front swivel joint

slight movement offside front swivel joint

Fail 22 Apr 2015 19,583 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,583 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2014 19,428 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 19,428 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 18,830 miles

offside front lower and nearside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2012 18,702 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 18,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 18,496 miles

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2011 18,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2010 17,735 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 17,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 15,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 13,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,678 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 11,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 10,267 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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NEV 999J is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NEV 999J, 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 NEV 999J registered?

NEV 999J is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1977.

Is NEV 999J safe to buy?

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