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NRA 969M

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRA 969M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,393 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 79,824 miles

both front king pins has slight movement

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2015 79,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 May 2015 79,631 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2014 79,237 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 78,428 miles

n/s/front shock absorber has negligable damping affect

Pass 3 May 2012 76,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 75,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 73,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 72,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,609 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,442 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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NRA 969M is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NRA 969M, 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 NRA 969M registered?

NRA 969M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NRA 969M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRA 969M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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