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NPH 23L

1972 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 23L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 96,975 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,767 miles

Propshaft rear u/j worn and nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,767 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking On pump (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Propshaft rear u/j worn and nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,986 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 93,482 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 93,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009
Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 86,988 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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NPH 23L is a 1972 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NPH 23L, 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 NPH 23L registered?

NPH 23L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is NPH 23L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 23L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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