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NWA 976K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWA 976K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 37,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 37,007 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 36,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 33,330 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,088 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,181 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,818 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f steering rack end worn

slight wear in n/s/f trunion

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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NWA 976K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NWA 976K, 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 NWA 976K?

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What year was NWA 976K registered?

NWA 976K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is NWA 976K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWA 976K shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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