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NMX 681L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,434 mi
Last recorded2,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMX 681L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 2,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 2,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 2,156 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 2,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 1,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 1,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 1,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 1,071 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2018 831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 522 miles

Nearside Front wheelbearing slight noise detected.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vairios small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,199 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside rear brake has very slight bind

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,072 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,739 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

nearside rear wing, crome trim is insecure

offside front wheel bearing feels very slightly rough when wheel is rotated

passengers seat slightly insecure

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 May 2008 98,544 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when wheel is rotated

passengers seat is slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,455 miles

drivers door card/panel is missing

offside and nearside front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,219 miles

both front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

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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NMX 681L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMX 681L, 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 NMX 681L?

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What year was NMX 681L registered?

NMX 681L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is NMX 681L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMX 681L shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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