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NMG 379L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,787 mi
Last recorded19,787 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMG 379L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,787 miles

various welding repairs carried out to vehicle

vehicle has been undersealed in places

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Advise: nearside front floor panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,294 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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NMG 379L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMG 379L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NMG 379L?

You can check the full history of NMG 379L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NMG 379L registered?

NMG 379L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NMG 379L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMG 379L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMG 379L have outstanding finance?

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