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NWO 651M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,447 mi
Last recorded46,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWO 651M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 46,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,565 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,873 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 43,873 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,142 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 43,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER HOSE LEAKING

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,372 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,600 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,222 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,529 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,833 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,998 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,015 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,024 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NWO 651M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NWO 651M, 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 NWO 651M registered?

NWO 651M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is NWO 651M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWO 651M shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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