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NPG 455L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,362 mi
Last recorded15,362 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 455L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 15,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 15,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 14,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 14,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,591 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 12,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front chassis has a poor repair

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f floor corroded not prescribed

Pass 10 May 2014 70,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,146 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake shoes seem loose

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,148 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 4,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 455L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NPG 455L, 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.

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What year was NPG 455L registered?

NPG 455L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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