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NWY 973M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

3,929 mi
Last recorded3,929 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 973M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 3,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 3,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 2,951 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 2,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 2,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 2,806 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gear-box

Pass 28 Jan 2021 2,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 1,574 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 1,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 1,068 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 1,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 25 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 17 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,643 miles

Water leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 9,642 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Water leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,601 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs poor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,340 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 99,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,266 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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NWY 973M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NWY 973M, 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 NWY 973M?

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What year was NWY 973M registered?

NWY 973M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is NWY 973M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 973M shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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