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NMA 710T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 710T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 97,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 97,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 97,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,866 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 93,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 93,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,411 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 93,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 92,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 92,362 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 tyres, sidewalls perished but not to excess

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

rear propshaft front mounting has bolt slack

rearmost hardy spicer joint in rear propshaft worn excessivly

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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NMA 710T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NMA 710T, 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 NMA 710T registered?

NMA 710T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is NMA 710T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 710T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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