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NOB 818M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,318 mi
Last recorded15,318 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOB 818M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 15,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

clutch master cylinder reservoir cap damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 14,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight "imbalances" noted at front and rear service brakes during roller brake test

slight play at offside and nearside front suspension joints/trunnions

Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight deterioration at suspension rubber mounts/bushes

slight play at offside and nearside front suspension joints/trunnions

slight splitting at nearside wiper blade

Fail 4 Jul 2019 14,822 miles

Headlamp aim not tested lamps inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

imbalances noted at front and rear brakes during RBT

slight deterioration at suspension rubber mounts/bushes

slight play at offside and nearside front suspension joints/trunnions

slight splitting at nearside wiper blade

Pass 14 Jul 2018 14,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,152 miles

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

offside wiper blade slight splitting

slight play at nearside front wheel/hub

slight play at offside and nearside front suspension joints/trunions

Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,435 miles

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

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

offside outer sill cover fractured ( centre )and slight impact damage at nearside centre sill ( outside perscribed areas )

slight imbalances noted at front and rear brakes during RBT ( ok on road )

slight noise in brake survo

slight play in front suspension trunion joints

underbody heavily undersealed/painted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,770 miles

engine oil level above minimum level

slight misting/weapage at offside rear and nearside front shock absorbers

slight play at offside and nearside suspension trunions

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2013 12,770 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil level above minimum level

imbalance at front brakes just pass

slight misting/weapage at offside rear and nearside front shock absorbers

slight play at offside and nearside suspension trunions

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2011 12,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,295 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,189 miles

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads worn

nearside handbrake performance

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust bracket

slight play in suspension

Fail 15 Jul 2008 11,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads worn

nearside handbrake performance

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust bracket

slight play in suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,717 miles

both nearside tyres

nearside front upper & lower suspension joints

offside rear brake binding

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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NOB 818M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NOB 818M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOB 818M registered?

NOB 818M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NOB 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOB 818M shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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