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NHH 152M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,811 mi
Last recorded10,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHH 152M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 10,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 10,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 10,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 10,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 22 Jun 2016 10,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs getting weak

slight play in n/s /f and o/s/f lower king pins

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,492 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,392 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 10,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres perished and splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,975 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 9,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,684 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 9,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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NHH 152M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NHH 152M, 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

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What year was NHH 152M registered?

NHH 152M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NHH 152M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHH 152M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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