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NYW 453L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,473 mi
Last recorded56,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYW 453L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,473 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of car corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of car corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 20 May 2016 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,648 miles

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

corrosion rear floor pans

general corrosion underbody

Fail 13 Mar 2015 55,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear floor pan

general corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,901 miles

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

corrosion n/s floor

corrosion n/s/r sill

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,162 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge!

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,889 miles

n/s/f road wheel corroded!

o/s/r road wheel corroded!

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,889 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f road wheel corroded!

o/s/r road wheel corroded!

Fail 16 Aug 2010 53,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s & o/s/r axle u.bolt upper brackets corroding!

slight oil leak steering box!

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s & o/s/r axle u.bolt upper brackets corroding!

slight oil leak steering box!

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,670 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general corrosion underbody!

Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion underbody (acceptable at time of test)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,448 miles

corrosion underbody (acceptable at time of test)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 43,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Flexible fuel piping underbody perishing and in poor condition.

Fuel flex underbody at front perishing

Gearbox rear rubber mounting in poor condition.

Indicator stork control inside vehicle faulty (but operating)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear xhaust cotton reel mountings in poor condition/

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,450 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear flexible fuel pipes in poor condition (not leaking but require attention)

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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NYW 453L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NYW 453L, 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.

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What year was NYW 453L registered?

NYW 453L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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