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NDS 742N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

59,374 mi
Last recorded59,374 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDS 742N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,374 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 59,374 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,069 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 59,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,974 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2014 58,777 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 57,754 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 57,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 56,911 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,911 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

o/s chassiss member corroded through at jack point.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NDS 742N registered?

NDS 742N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is NDS 742N safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDS 742N shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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