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NTE 868M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,154 mi
Last recorded31,154 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTE 868M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 31,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 30,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 30,605 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 30,306 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 28,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,759 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 28,621 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,457 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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NTE 868M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NTE 868M, 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

How do I check the history of NTE 868M?

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What year was NTE 868M registered?

NTE 868M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is NTE 868M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTE 868M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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