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NRB 777M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,262 mi
Last recorded90,262 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 777M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,262 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 90,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,097 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 16 Jul 2015 89,958 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 89,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,605 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 89,055 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,893 miles

steering wheel as some movement at rim to spoke fixings

Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wheel as some movement at rim to spoke fixings

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,402 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jul 2008 88,152 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 88,148 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear inner arches badly corroded

n/s/f inner arch and castle rail end holed and badly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded some rough edges

Fail 28 Jun 2008 88,110 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 87,610 miles

All brake & fuel pipes covered in underseal

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

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

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,350 miles

All brake/fuel pipes & underbody heavily covered in underseal

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 86,209 miles

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

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

Underbody & all main fuel/brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

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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NRB 777M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NRB 777M, 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 NRB 777M registered?

NRB 777M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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