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NDL 320R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,036 mi
Last recorded35,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 320R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 35,036 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,615 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,605 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,081 miles

Hazards flashing fast

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazards flashing fast

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 24,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,788 miles

N/S/F tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 24,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F tyre worn

Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,182 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 24,172 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

O/S/R diff oil seal leaking

battery very insecur

hand brake travel high

rear suspension strapps pereshed

Pass 16 Jul 2005 4,520 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 320R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 320R, 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 320R registered?

NDL 320R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is NDL 320R safe to buy?

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