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NJB 608L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 608L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,858 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,423 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,122 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,809 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,372 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 73,891 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion both floor pans

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion both floor pans

Pass 20 May 2008 73,692 miles

Coolant leak

vehicle starting to overheat

Pass 31 Oct 2005 71,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 71,282 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 71,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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NJB 608L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJB 608L, 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 NJB 608L registered?

NJB 608L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is NJB 608L safe to buy?

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