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NNP 180K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,542 mi
Last recorded22,542 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNP 180K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 22,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 22,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch lubed lack of use (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,328 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 22,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 22,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 211,990 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 21,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,839 miles

front tyres worn on inside.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,509 miles

n/s jacking pint broken

n/s/r rebound strap broken

Fail 27 Aug 2009 19,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s jacking pint broken

n/s/r rebound strap broken

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s jacking point not welded on inner end

Fail 4 Sep 2008 190,754 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s jacking point not welded on inner end

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,798 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 18,795 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r wheel cylinder hand brake lever sticking

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,445 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,442 miles

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

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

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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NNP 180K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NNP 180K, 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.

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What year was NNP 180K registered?

NNP 180K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1972.

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