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NBD 697M

1973 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBD 697M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,747 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

chassis/ under body components corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,939 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s damaged (2.2.D.2d)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013

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

Fail 4 May 2012 28,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,421 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,208 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,854 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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NBD 697M is a 1973 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBD 697M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBD 697M registered?

NBD 697M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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