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NXD 790K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXD 790K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,185 miles

inner sills corroded

underside under silled and corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 95,184 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with head lights (1.4.A.2h)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b)

inner sills corroded

underside under silled and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,224 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

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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NXD 790K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NXD 790K, 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 NXD 790K registered?

NXD 790K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is NXD 790K safe to buy?

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