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NHO 99L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,487 mi
Last recorded2,487 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHO 99L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 2,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2024 2,352 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Sep 2022 2,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 2,146 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 2,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 1,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 1,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 1,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 1,092 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2012 999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 8,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,537 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 99,537 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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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NHO 99L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NHO 99L, 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 NHO 99L registered?

NHO 99L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is NHO 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHO 99L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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