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NKE 599M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,376 mi
Last recorded8,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKE 599M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 3,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 3,639 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 3,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 2,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,231 miles

adjustment required to n/s wiper arm

front brakes slight bind

o/s washer jet adjustment required

o/s/r and n/s/r lower spring shackle bushes worn

o/s/r and n/s/r shocks worn and weeping seals

rear o/s and n/s halfshaft oil seals leaking on to backplates

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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NKE 599M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKE 599M, 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.

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What year was NKE 599M registered?

NKE 599M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NKE 599M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKE 599M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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