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NYD 916L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,604 mi
Last recorded68,604 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYD 916L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,604 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,993 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,600 miles

heavy corrosion to vehicle underside and components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,600 miles

surface corrossion on all suspension components floor area

Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrossion on all suspension components floor area

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 67,600 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 May 2007 67,600 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 67,600 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 67,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NYD 916L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NYD 916L, 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

How do I check the history of NYD 916L?

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What year was NYD 916L registered?

NYD 916L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is NYD 916L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYD 916L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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