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NXC 558M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXC 558M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,829 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2013 61,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 56,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,002 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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NXC 558M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NXC 558M, 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 NXC 558M?

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What year was NXC 558M registered?

NXC 558M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NXC 558M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXC 558M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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