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NMG 381L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,744 mi
Last recorded67,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMG 381L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 67,705 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing and upper (2.5.A.1b)

diff oil leak

near side hand brake lever sticking

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside handbrake lever sticking

Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,141 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 66,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,784 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,446 miles

o/s/f brake binding slighty

off side floor under drivers feet corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 66,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f brake binding slighty

off side floor under drivers feet corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside axle strap broken

Fail 24 Jan 2007 66,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

axle strap broken

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,476 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 381L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NMG 381L, 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

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What year was NMG 381L registered?

NMG 381L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is NMG 381L safe to buy?

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