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NHT 973R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,110 mi
Last recorded55,110 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 973R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 55,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 55,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,129 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,122 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front king pins

Fail 15 Apr 2016 54,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in front king pins

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension and wishbone bushes perishing.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 53,525 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension and wishbone bushes perishing.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,791 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 48,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,143 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,464 miles

slight oil weep from rear axle seal on the nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 45,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,793 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 43,783 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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NHT 973R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NHT 973R, 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 NHT 973R registered?

NHT 973R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1976.

Is NHT 973R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHT 973R shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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