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NVF 400M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVF 400M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 83,447 miles

advised noise on steering

advised slight play front hub bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,213 miles

advised o/s/f rack gaitor is perished cracking

advised slight play both king pins and hub bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,892 miles

advised osf rack gaiitor perished cracking

advised slight play front hub bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,310 miles

advised slight play front suspension kingpin

advised slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,871 miles

advised nsf bottom sill end wing erea

advised nsf inner rack end has slight play

advised nsf osf hub bearing slight free play

advised osf bottom wing sill end front corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,759 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,987 miles

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside front lower wings to sills

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,713 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s sill

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,713 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight corrosion o/s sill

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,582 miles

advised slight corrosion osf nsf bottom of wings

advised slight play nsf

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,310 miles

advised slight corrosion bottom osf nsf wings

advised slight fault light switch

advised slight play kingpin not ecessive

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised slight corrosion bottom osf nsf wings

advised slight fault light switch

advised slight play kingpin not ecessive

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,050 miles

advised bottom wings corroded

advised nsf wheel bearing has slight play

advised slight fault with light switch

advised slight play in kingpins not ecessive

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,854 miles

advised nsf bottom wing corroded

advised nsf wheel bearing has slight play

advised slight play both kingpins

advised split pin missing in clutch slave clyinder

Fail 26 Jul 2012 79,854 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advised nsf bottom wing corroded

advised nsf wheel bearing has slight play

advised slight play both kingpins

advised split pin missing in clutch slave clyinder

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,645 miles

advised high spot nsf tyre

advised nsf osf bottom wing corroded

advised nsf wheel bearing

advised play in gear stick

advised slight play nsf kingpin

advised split pin missing in clutch slave cylinder

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised high spot nsf tyre

advised nsf osf bottom wing corroded

advised nsf wheel bearing

advised play in gear stick

advised slight play nsf kingpin

advised split pin missing in clutch slave cylinder

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,178 miles

advised corrosion osf nsf wings at bottom

advised osr lamp cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,819 miles

advised castel section corroded

advised corrosion os and ns bottom of wings

advised light switch faulty

advised slight play king pin

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,556 miles

advised slight lift in kingpins

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,134 miles

advised corrosion to osf outer chassis rail

advised slight play kingpins

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,965 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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NVF 400M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NVF 400M, 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

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What year was NVF 400M registered?

NVF 400M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1973.

Is NVF 400M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVF 400M shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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