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NOU 168R

1977 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOU 168R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 56,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,273 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 54,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,873 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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NOU 168R is a 1977 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NOU 168R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NOU 168R?

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What year was NOU 168R registered?

NOU 168R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is NOU 168R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOU 168R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NOU 168R have outstanding finance?

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