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NCX 206T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCX 206T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

os and ns front and rear inner sills corrodeed

os and ns rear chassis corroded

os rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,493 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s front and rear inner sills corroded.

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.

o/s rear brake binding.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,148 miles

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded.

o/s and n/s front radiator brackets brocken.

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded.

o/s front brake pedal box corroded.

recommend that under side of vehicle be sprayed with oil.

Fail 8 Mar 2008 40,148 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded.

o/s and n/s front radiator brackets broken.

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded.

o/s front brake pedal box corroded.

recommend that under side of vehicle be sprayed with oil.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 135,185 miles

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

corrosion o/s rear bump stop mounting.

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,400 miles

Front brake discs corroded.Corrosion o/s and n/s inner and outer sills.N/s door catch sticking.Front brake pads low.

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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NCX 206T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 NCX 206T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NCX 206T registered?

NCX 206T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is NCX 206T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCX 206T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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