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NSD 768L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,978 mi
Last recorded31,978 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSD 768L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 31,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake travel long

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 31,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front lower suspension arm outter bush seized (securing bolt acting at pivot point)

Pass 31 May 2013 31,491 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

signs of fluid leak at clutch slave

slight gearbox/overdrive oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 31,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

signs of fluid leak at clutch slave

slight gearbox/overdrive oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,271 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,272 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 31 May 2011 30,895 miles

N/S/F brake feels slightly tight when rotated and may need attention soon

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,425 miles

evidence of welding repairs to n/s and o/s inner and outer sill panels

evidence of welding repiars o/s/r spring mounting aera

evidence of weling reairs to pedal area

slight play in rack and pinion

Fail 25 May 2010 30,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

evidence of welding repairs to n/s and o/s inner and outer sill panels

evidence of welding repiars o/s/r spring mounting aera

evidence of weling reairs to pedal area

slight play in rack and pinion

Pass 27 May 2009 29,560 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 May 2009 29,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,033 miles

near side front wheelbearing noisy

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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NSD 768L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NSD 768L, 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.

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What year was NSD 768L registered?

NSD 768L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is NSD 768L safe to buy?

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