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NRB 914M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,505 mi
Last recorded50,505 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 914M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,714 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 49,197 miles

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

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 914M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 914M, 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

How do I check the history of NRB 914M?

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What year was NRB 914M registered?

NRB 914M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is NRB 914M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRB 914M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NRB 914M have outstanding finance?

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