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NYP 170L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,345 mi
Last recorded35,345 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYP 170L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear axle strap perished

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,148 miles

Offside Rear axle strap perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,809 miles

offside rear axle strap perished

Fail 17 Nov 2015 34,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

offside rear axle strap perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,317 miles

offside rear axle strap perrished

Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside rear axle strap perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,517 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,512 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,507 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 89,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,618 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,611 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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NYP 170L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NYP 170L, 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 NYP 170L registered?

NYP 170L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 November 1972.

Is NYP 170L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYP 170L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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