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NFL 954M

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,634 mi
Last recorded25,634 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFL 954M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,634 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S STEERING GAITER PERISHING

STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

Pass 29 May 2008 24,909 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s of steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 May 2008 24,907 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

chips in windscreen

n/s rear foot and handbrake efforts low

o/s of steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 May 2006 23,953 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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NFL 954M is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFL 954M, 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 NFL 954M registered?

NFL 954M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NFL 954M safe to buy?

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