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NFD 17L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,914 mi
Last recorded8,914 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFD 17L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 8,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 7,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 6,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 5,655 miles

Engine oil leak

NSR outer sill area and the NSR inner wheelarch area weak with corrosion

Surface corrosion to the OSR wheelarch/sill end

Pass 2 Mar 2015 4,507 miles

corrosion to o/s/f undersill/floor area but not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2013 3,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,284 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 2,284 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 1,143 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,983 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 70,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 70,182 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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NFD 17L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NFD 17L, 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

How do I check the history of NFD 17L?

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What year was NFD 17L registered?

NFD 17L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is NFD 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFD 17L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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