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NCX 818T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,243 mi
Last recorded80,243 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCX 818T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,930 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,930 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle overheated at end of emmisions test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,496 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,496 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,020 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,887 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,313 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 70,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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 818T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 818T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCX 818T registered?

NCX 818T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is NCX 818T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCX 818T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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