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NPN 416M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,723 mi
Last recorded20,723 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 416M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,723 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 20,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 20,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 20,477 miles

Front Lower wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,957 miles

vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,419 miles

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

vehicle has been waxoyled

Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,419 miles

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

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

vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,026 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 16,026 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 15,552 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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NPN 416M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NPN 416M, 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 NPN 416M registered?

NPN 416M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1973.

Is NPN 416M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPN 416M shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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