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NCF 456M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,689 mi
Last recorded58,689 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 456M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,123 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and nearside rear shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 56,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm lock nut has no split pin thread-lock used

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and nearside rear shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 55,773 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive 1/2 Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 16 May 2018 54,982 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r half shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,579 miles

Lower underseal coating is obscuring view of the underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) chaffing on Tyre (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Lower underseal coating is obscuring view of the underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flexi pipe to slave cylinder is excessively damaged due to incorrect length

Pass 12 May 2016 53,981 miles

Nearside Rear oil on inner backing plate

chip in screen

oil leaks

Fail 10 May 2016 53,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear oil on inner backing plate

chip in screen

oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2015 53,532 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,690 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,412 miles

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

Corosion to main chassis

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Underseal throughout underbody

Underseal to all brake & fuel pipes

Wear to both rear tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2006 50,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 50,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NCF 456M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCF 456M, 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 53 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 NCF 456M registered?

NCF 456M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NCF 456M safe to buy?

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