MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion offside front floor pan
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion offside front floor pan
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear inner sill previously repaired
Offside and nearside front lower swival joints slight play
Offside rear brake flexi perishing
Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes
Unable to test condition of both outer sills due to chrome trim
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear inner sill previously repaired
Offside and nearside front lower swival joints slight play
Offside rear brake flexi perishing
Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes
Unable to test condition of both outer sills due to chrome trim
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
unable to check strength of weld due to underseal
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal rubber worn.
o/s chassiss member corroded through at jack point.
brake pedal rubber worn.
o/s chassiss member corroded through at jack point.
How Reliable is the MG B?
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NDS 742N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 NDS 742N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NDS 742N registered?
NDS 742N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.
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