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NOV 118M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110 mi
Last recorded110 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOV 118M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 110 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 9,089 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,089 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK JOINTS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,089 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

oil leaks from engine/gearbox/rear axle

Fail 10 Apr 2013 9,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

oil leaks from engine/gearbox/rear axle

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,089 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

underseal/ protective coating deteriorating

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,800 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/r handbrake lever has slightly restricted movement

Pass 22 Mar 2008 1,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2005 96,834 miles

Front windscreen cracked on nearside

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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NOV 118M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 NOV 118M, 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 NOV 118M registered?

NOV 118M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is NOV 118M safe to buy?

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