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NWX 243M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,296 mi
Last recorded44,296 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 243M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,296 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis rear nera shockabsorber fitting o/s signs off corrosion, rear n/s bump stop chassis sings off corrosinion, outer body skin corroded n/s/r and o/s/r

rear n/s brake lazy

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,164 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 44,164 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Center chassis has deteriorated out of the 30cm radius of the rear suspension

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

Rear Seals have deteriorated

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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NWX 243M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 NWX 243M, 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

How do I check the history of NWX 243M?

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What year was NWX 243M registered?

NWX 243M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is NWX 243M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWX 243M shows 3 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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