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NWP 890K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 890K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,132 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 83,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,915 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush worn

Offside Front brake disc slight run out/judder

Offside Front king pin bushes worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear leaf spring bushes perished,slight play

slight play steering column uj

Fail 27 May 2016 77,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush worn

Offside Front brake disc slight run out/judder

Offside Front king pin bushes worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear leaf spring bushes perished,slight play

slight play steering column uj

Pass 28 May 2015 75,703 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on inside egde

Pass 28 May 2014 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 71,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,525 miles

no carb float chamber overflow pipes fitted

vehicle battery insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2010 69,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

no carb float chamber overflow pipes fitted

vehicle battery insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,467 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,211 miles

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

front tyres poor

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,774 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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NWP 890K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 NWP 890K, 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 55 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 NWP 890K registered?

NWP 890K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 November 1971.

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