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NGC 543K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,834 mi
Last recorded18,834 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 543K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 18,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 16,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 16,624 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,695 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 14,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,168 miles

handbrake readings only just met req's

Fail 14 Oct 2020 14,160 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake readings only just met req's

Pass 18 Oct 2018 9,884 miles

handbrake readings only just met req's

Pass 20 Oct 2017 9,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 8,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 8,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working bothside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 5,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 4,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 3,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012
Pass 25 May 2006 43,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 43,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NGC 543K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NGC 543K, 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 54 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 NGC 543K registered?

NGC 543K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 29 June 1972.

Is NGC 543K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGC 543K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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