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NHF 123L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHF 123L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,864 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,305 miles

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Oil leak ()

THE WUOLE UNDERSIDSE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,577 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE BLACK AND SILVER

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

BOTH REAR SUSPENSTION LEAF SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 54,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,274 miles

all whhels have very slight brake bind

Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all whhels have very slight brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,303 miles

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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NHF 123L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NHF 123L, 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 NHF 123L?

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What year was NHF 123L registered?

NHF 123L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is NHF 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHF 123L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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