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NKM 995M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,487 mi
Last recorded32,487 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKM 995M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 32,487 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,359 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Both n/s tyres are perishing/cracking

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

Wear to the o/s front stub axle upper and lower bearings/bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2018 32,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

Both n/s tyres are perishing/cracking

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

Wear to the o/s front stub axle upper and lower bearings/bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,150 miles

Nearside front and rear and offside front tyre are cracking / perishing

Play / wear to offside front stub axle upper and lower bearings / bushes

corroded brake pipe has not been replaced but no longer leaking at time of retest

Fail 30 Sep 2016 32,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking rear pipe badly corroded and is leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking Rear carburettor is leaking fuel on to the exhaust (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and rear and offside front tyre are cracking / perishing

Play / wear to offside front stub axle upper and lower bearings / bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,094 miles

Play / wear to offside front suspension upper and lower trunion joints.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,993 miles

under body corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 31,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,937 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,259 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

offside front outer sill corroded out of perscribed area

offside front suspension king pin has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2007 22,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,270 miles

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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NKM 995M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NKM 995M, 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 NKM 995M registered?

NKM 995M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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