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NOD 354M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,707 mi
Last recorded74,707 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 354M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 74,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 74,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,959 miles

Nearside Rear axle rebound strap split

Offside Rear axle rebound strap deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,950 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle rebound strap split

Offside Rear axle rebound strap deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,144 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 73,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,061 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,727 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded

slight free play in steering universal joint

Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,706 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front chassis rail corroded

slight free play in steering universal joint

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,985 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded

wipers slightly detiorated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,666 miles

oil spray arond fule tank

slight nock in steering rack when rocked

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,984 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

pil rear springs

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,602 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 55,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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NOD 354M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NOD 354M, 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 NOD 354M registered?

NOD 354M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is NOD 354M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOD 354M shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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