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NPH 837P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,515 mi
Last recorded78,515 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 837P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,515 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 78,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,534 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,336 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 74,336 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 73,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,907 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,007 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,007 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 837P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 NPH 837P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPH 837P?

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What year was NPH 837P registered?

NPH 837P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1975.

Is NPH 837P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 837P shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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