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NER 252M

1973 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,647 mi
Last recorded10,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B Roadster24,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNER 252M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 10,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 10,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 9,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 9,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 9,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 8,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,426 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 7,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 6,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 5,975 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 5,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure/body corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Sep 2013 5,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure/body corroded but not to excess

Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,387 miles

Fuel filler neck is slighty loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Signs of corrision around brake master cylinder in engine bay

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2012 5,387 miles

Fuel filler neck is slighty loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Signs of corrision around brake master cylinder in engine bay

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2010 5,344 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 5,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

unable to brake test with decelerometer due to nearside rear wheel being loose.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 3,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,786 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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NER 252M is a 1973 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 24,068 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NER 252M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NER 252M is a 1973 MG B Roadster, first registered on 6 November 1973.

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