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NSX 273J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,359 mi
Last recorded67,359 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 273J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,302 miles

Nearside Front floor rib small hole but not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all exhaust joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot outer upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

nearside outrigger/ jacking point has slight play

offside front outer chassis rail slight corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,807 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,497 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 29,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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NSX 273J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 NSX 273J, 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 56 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 NSX 273J registered?

NSX 273J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is NSX 273J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSX 273J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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