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NJL 739M

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,840 mi
Last recorded47,840 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJL 739M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,753 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 38,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

king pins require grease.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm.

slight lift in o/s king pin.

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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NJL 739M is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 NJL 739M, 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 52 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 NJL 739M registered?

NJL 739M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 31 January 1974.

Is NJL 739M safe to buy?

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