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NLV 996M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,543 mi
Last recorded21,543 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLV 996M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 21,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 21,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 20,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,547 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 19,774 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 19,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 19,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,100 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,295 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight lift in ns+os king pins

Pass 2 May 2012 16,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,810 miles

Slight play in near side front king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,413 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,381 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 14,381 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,898 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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NLV 996M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NLV 996M, 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 NLV 996M?

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What year was NLV 996M registered?

NLV 996M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1973.

Is NLV 996M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLV 996M shows 24 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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