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NJU 403M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJU 403M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake backing plate wet, possibly brake fluid leaking from wheel cylinder

Oil leak from engine and rear differential ()

fuel lines and brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 27 Aug 2016 87,754 miles

Coolant leak from radiator hoses ()

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

bulkhead slightly corroded around master cylinders

slight corrosion to offside front and rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to underside

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Aug 2016 87,753 miles

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator hoses ()

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

bulkhead slightly corroded around master cylinders

slight corrosion to offside front and rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to underside

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,662 miles

coolant leak - bottom radiator hose

corrosion to both front floor pans

offside headlight beam image poor

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

coolant leak - bottom radiator hose

corrosion to both front floor pans

offside headlight beam image poor

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,545 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,252 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,104 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,816 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2008 86,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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NJU 403M 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 62.5%.

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 NJU 403M, 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 NJU 403M?

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What year was NJU 403M registered?

NJU 403M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NJU 403M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJU 403M shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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