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NSY 459

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSY 459
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,117 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,018 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.B.2)

floor has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2016 24,017 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement at rear (2.4.B.2)

floor has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyers starting to show signs of perrishing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,468 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 22,468 miles

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

C.O. high

Offside jacking point insecure

Fail 14 May 2009 22,435 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 21,179 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

play on o/s/f lower stub

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,179 miles

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

play on o/s/f lower stub

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,095 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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NSY 459 is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 NSY 459, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSY 459?

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What year was NSY 459 registered?

NSY 459 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 29 August 1974.

Is NSY 459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSY 459 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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