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NSU 730V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,916 mi
Last recorded87,916 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 730V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake slightly low

Pass 27 May 2015 84,602 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 83,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 79,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,985 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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NSU 730V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 NSU 730V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSU 730V?

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What year was NSU 730V registered?

NSU 730V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is NSU 730V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 730V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSU 730V have outstanding finance?

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