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NWR 170A

1989 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,345 mi
Last recorded16,345 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 MG B23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWR 170A
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 15,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 14,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,284 miles

rear n/s and o/s hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,845 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 13,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 12,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,468 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,405 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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NWR 170A is a 1989 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 NWR 170A, 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 37 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWR 170A registered?

NWR 170A is a 1989 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is NWR 170A safe to buy?

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