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NDL 122R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 122R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,412 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,695 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear brake back plate looks damp

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,682 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear brake back plate looks damp

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,630 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,723 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,258 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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NDL 122R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NDL 122R, 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 NDL 122R registered?

NDL 122R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1976.

Is NDL 122R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDL 122R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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