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NMT 453R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,921 mi
Last recorded80,921 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMT 453R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,642 miles

Hazard lamps not working, not required on this age of car

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,640 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard lamps not working, not required on this age of car

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,147 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

customer advised front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 7,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 79,697 miles

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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NMT 453R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMT 453R, 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

How do I check the history of NMT 453R?

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What year was NMT 453R registered?

NMT 453R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1976.

Is NMT 453R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMT 453R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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