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NWX 67V

1983 MG B

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 MG B42,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWX 67V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,818 miles

Exhaust front pipe has a snapped bracket, system is still adequately supported

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The whole of the underside of the vehicle is under sealed

Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,811 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust front pipe has a snapped bracket, system is still adequately supported

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No dash lights working at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The whole of the underside of the vehicle is under sealed

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,787 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,787 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,784 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 73,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,498 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 73,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,179 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 73,173 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

play in front kingpins

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 67V is a 1983 MG B in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1983 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,069 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 67V, 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 43 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWX 67V registered?

NWX 67V is a 1983 MG B, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is NWX 67V safe to buy?

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