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NOE 279M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOE 279M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,985 miles

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,786 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake back plate wet

Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,777 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake back plate wet

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,691 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake backplate damp with fluid

nearside rear brake performance low

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,196 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,411 miles

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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NOE 279M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NOE 279M, 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 NOE 279M registered?

NOE 279M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is NOE 279M safe to buy?

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