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NFC 171M

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290 mi
Last recorded290 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 171M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 290 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play in axle beam

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play in axle beam

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 290 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin slight play in axle beam

Offside Front Axle king pin slight play in axle beam

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,349 miles

Handbrake travel long

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel long

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,012 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,384 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

general welding repairs

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,189 miles

slight play in rear propshaft u.j

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

both headlight beam patterns poor

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2016 98,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both headlight beam patterns poor

engine oil leak

general under body corrosion

slight play in rear propshaft u.j

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,001 miles

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

both headlight beam patterns poor

engine oil leak

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,775 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,229 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroed and holed not in prescribed area

rust hole in nearside rear lower wing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,772 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroed and hole not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2009 96,772 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroed and hole not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 96,090 miles

off side rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in front u,j

Pass 23 Aug 2006 95,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 95,414 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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NFC 171M is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFC 171M, 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 NFC 171M registered?

NFC 171M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is NFC 171M safe to buy?

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