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NWB 989K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWB 989K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,942 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,618 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 83,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,668 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2008 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,864 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

steering rack operation noisy

Fail 11 Oct 2006 80,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

steering rack operation noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,725 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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NWB 989K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWB 989K, 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.

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What year was NWB 989K registered?

NWB 989K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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