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NPX 463Y

1983 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,484 mi
Last recorded20,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 463Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,484 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,074 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 19,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak at hose by water pump.

vac pipe split at inlet manifold.

Fail 11 May 2015 18,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak at hose by water pump.

vac pipe split at inlet manifold.

Pass 29 May 2014 18,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,810 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,915 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,216 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 9,902 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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NPX 463Y is a 1983 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 NPX 463Y, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPX 463Y registered?

NPX 463Y is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1983.

Is NPX 463Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPX 463Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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