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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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both nearside tyres
nearside front upper & lower suspension joints
offside rear brake binding
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
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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.
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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?
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