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NPG 276L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,268 mi
Last recorded11,268 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 276L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 11,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,125 miles

o/s/f upper arm outer bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,986 miles

O/S/F upper trunion bush slightly warn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 10,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F upper trunion bush slightly warn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 10,795 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 10,769 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

prop-shaft ,rear UJ slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres ,deteriorating (quite badly)

offside front steering king pin, upper trunion budh deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2010 10,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have high degree of perishing

both seat belts, recoil weak

brake pipe not routed within rubber mount at centre chassis cross member

Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 10,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 9,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake hoses have slightly corrode ferrules

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front suspension bump stop de-bonding.

offside front steering trunion , top rubber bush perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,432 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

offside front top trunion bush perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2006 9,432 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

offside front top trunion bush perishing

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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NPG 276L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NPG 276L, 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 54 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 NPG 276L registered?

NPG 276L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is NPG 276L safe to buy?

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