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NWY 21K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 21K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded along firewall (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 87,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts corroded along firewall (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2017 87,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed number displayed on car (ghn5278128g) does not match number on previous record (ghns2781289) (6.3.5.b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front inner arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,790 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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NWY 21K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 NWY 21K, 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 54 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 NWY 21K registered?

NWY 21K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is NWY 21K safe to buy?

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