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NLB 289K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,367 mi
Last recorded50,367 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLB 289K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 50,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,333 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

presenter adviced slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2016 50,333 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,331 miles

Coolant leak.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front king pin has a slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion suspension,brakes and steering.

Under vehicle partly covered with under seal.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,301 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under vehicle general corrosion,suspension,brakes and steering.

Vehicle partly covered with under seal.

off side front (king Pin) has slight play.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,147 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,146 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2009 50,142 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 50,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 50,142 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NLB 289K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NLB 289K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLB 289K registered?

NLB 289K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is NLB 289K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLB 289K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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