MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust.
Slight play at steering wheel.
Slight play in both sides king-pins.
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.
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)
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)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
o/s/f seat insecure mounting
park cable fouling exhaust
slight play in steering column and u.j.
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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
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
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?
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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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NMR 255M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1973.
Is NMR 255M safe to buy?
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