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NJA 659P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,460 mi
Last recorded89,460 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJA 659P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,460 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 89,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,419 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 89,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 May 2008 89,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 89,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Upper Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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NJA 659P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJA 659P, 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 NJA 659P registered?

NJA 659P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1976.

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