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NMR 255M

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,759 mi
Last recorded13,759 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMR 255M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside handbrake cable touching exhaust.

Nearside rear suspension check strap split.

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

Offside rear suspension check strap broken.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Slight play in both sides king-pins.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 9,280 miles

Nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Slight play in both sides king-pins.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 9,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust.

Slight play at steering wheel.

Slight play in both sides king-pins.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Several exhaust clamps missing, exhaust sufficently supported

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 5,852 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake effort low on service and park brake

Several exhaust clamps missing, exhaust sufficently supported

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 973 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 973 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,011 miles

o/s/f seat insecure mounting

park cable fouling exhaust

slight play in steering column and u.j.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 21,011 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

park cable fouling exhaust

o/s/f seat insecure mounting

slight play in steering column and u.j.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,867 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 16,867 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both track rod ends are slightly rubbing the inner rim of both front wheels on full lock

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both track rod ends are slightly rubbing the inner rim of both front wheels on full lock

Fail 19 Jul 2006 16,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both track rod ends are slightly rubbing the inner rim of both front wheels on full lock

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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NMR 255M is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NMR 255M, 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.

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What year was NMR 255M registered?

NMR 255M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is NMR 255M safe to buy?

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