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NWR 869M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,748 mi
Last recorded41,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWR 869M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 39,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 36,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 34,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,908 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,023 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,023 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 25,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,317 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 869M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NWR 869M, 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 NWR 869M registered?

NWR 869M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NWR 869M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWR 869M shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWR 869M have outstanding finance?

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