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NFC 773T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 773T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 73,002 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose on sender unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Slight play in prop shaft universal joints

Pass 1 May 2018 72,707 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside floor pan has some corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 72,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside floor pan has some corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,421 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,397 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front joint

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,075 miles

o/s and n/s sills covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,075 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion of underside.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion of underside.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,753 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,630 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,178 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,740 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 69,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded,no leaks at time of test

osf floor corroded/holed but outside prescribed areas

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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NFC 773T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 NFC 773T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NFC 773T registered?

NFC 773T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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