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NMM 190L

1972 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 190L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 77,057 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 76,197 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel line from tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front uplift in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Possible play on splines

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 75,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Possible play on splines

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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NMM 190L is a 1972 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NMM 190L, 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 NMM 190L?

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What year was NMM 190L registered?

NMM 190L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is NMM 190L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 190L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMM 190L have outstanding finance?

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