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NVJ 479M

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,895 mi
Last recorded57,895 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVJ 479M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,378 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,083 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,921 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 40,921 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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NVJ 479M is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NVJ 479M, 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 NVJ 479M registered?

NVJ 479M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is NVJ 479M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVJ 479M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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