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NSE 769L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,162 mi
Last recorded31,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSE 769L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,694 miles

handbrake reserve travel high

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,306 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,961 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,961 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,935 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 29,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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NSE 769L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NSE 769L, 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 NSE 769L registered?

NSE 769L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NSE 769L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSE 769L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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