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NSC 803M

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,804 mi
Last recorded7,804 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 803M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,848 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 6,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 6,600 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT ON LOWER LIMET...

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 6,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT ON LOWER LIMET...

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,160 miles

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

corrosion forming in places on vehicle underside

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 10 Sep 2010 6,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion forming in places on vehicle underside

rear brakes have slight imbalance

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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NSC 803M is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NSC 803M, 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 NSC 803M registered?

NSC 803M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NSC 803M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSC 803M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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