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NUY 888K

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,143 mi
Last recorded16,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUY 888K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 14,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 9,904 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,600 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 6,600 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,750 miles

bonnet stay bar insecure

drivers door sticky on openning

light switch requies attention

nearside rear axel strap loose

Pass 20 May 2011 4,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 2,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,495 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 99,651 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 98,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear check straps staring to fray.

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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NUY 888K is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NUY 888K, 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 54 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 NUY 888K?

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What year was NUY 888K registered?

NUY 888K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is NUY 888K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUY 888K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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