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NKA 682M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKA 682M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,672 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,976 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,780 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 45,771 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,363 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower borderline pass (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,352 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower borderline pass (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,777 miles

inner rack joints have slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 44,765 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

inner rack joints have slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,374 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,508 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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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NKA 682M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NKA 682M, 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 NKA 682M?

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What year was NKA 682M registered?

NKA 682M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is NKA 682M safe to buy?

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