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NFJ 392M

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,609 mi
Last recorded11,609 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFJ 392M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,609 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 722 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,367 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 97,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,665 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2008 93,665 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,125 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 89,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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NFJ 392M is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 NFJ 392M, 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 55 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 NFJ 392M registered?

NFJ 392M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NFJ 392M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFJ 392M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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