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NCH 404P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,482 mi
Last recorded18,482 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCH 404P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,482 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 18,482 miles

All position lamps not working switch inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 18,331 miles

Centre Front Lower gearbox badly leaking and rear diff leaking

Centre Front bad oil leak around engine area and sump badly porused

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bonding perished from housing (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush worn away (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper rear hanger bonding worn away and hanger now insecure

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bonding perished from housing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 18,331 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty switch inop and insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty not working on both directions (1.4.A.1)

Centre Front Lower gearbox badly leaking and rear diff leaking

Centre Front bad oil leak around engine area and sump badly porused

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bonding perished from housing (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush worn away (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper rear hanger bonding worn away and hanger now insecure

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bonding perished from housing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,585 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 14,634 miles

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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NCH 404P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 NCH 404P, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCH 404P registered?

NCH 404P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1976.

Is NCH 404P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCH 404P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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