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NPX 810M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,945 mi
Last recorded9,945 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 810M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,794 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 9,794 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,696 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 9,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,484 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 8,484 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers front door does not open from inside, but window was open and roof was down at time of test.

front side light switch works the front head lights. and front head light switch works the front side lights.

handbrake travel.

underside of vehicle has been under silled front to rear.

Pass 23 Jul 2005 8,348 miles

DRIVERS DOOR DOESNT OPEN FROM INSIDE, AT TIME OF TEST WINDOW WAS OPEN.

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

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 810M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NPX 810M, 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 NPX 810M registered?

NPX 810M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NPX 810M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPX 810M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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