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NRE 689L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRE 689L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,329 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,929 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 60,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 60,378 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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NRE 689L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NRE 689L, 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 54 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 NRE 689L?

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What year was NRE 689L registered?

NRE 689L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is NRE 689L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRE 689L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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