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NMC 39K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,521 mi
Last recorded39,521 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMC 39K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,521 miles

front brakes binding slightly

sight play in bottom swivel jionts

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,412 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding slightly

slight wear in bottom swivel joint

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,335 miles

rear prop shaft has slight wear

steering u/j has slight wear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,272 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

outer sill covers fitted preventing inspection for corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,271 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

outer sill covers fitted preventing inspection for corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,823 miles

n/s and o/s sill covers

Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s sill covers

Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 38,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 37,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NMC 39K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 NMC 39K, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMC 39K registered?

NMC 39K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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