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NTR 52Y

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,270 mi
Last recorded62,270 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTR 52Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 62,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 62,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 61,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are split on the outer sidewalls

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,892 miles

all suspension dust cover deteriorated

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in front king pins

Pass 27 May 2011 53,319 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 59,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 58,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,814 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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NTR 52Y is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NTR 52Y, 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

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What year was NTR 52Y registered?

NTR 52Y is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is NTR 52Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTR 52Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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