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NGX 902L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,433 mi
Last recorded77,433 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGX 902L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,891 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 76,891 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,767 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,766 miles

All direction indicators not working intermittant (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working intermittant (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,260 miles

exhaust rear mountings starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,558 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,323 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,512 miles

rolling noise sound from inside nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,296 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A OBJECT INSIDE OFF THE TYRE

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside 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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NGX 902L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NGX 902L, 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 NGX 902L registered?

NGX 902L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is NGX 902L safe to buy?

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