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NRC 457M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,534 mi
Last recorded16,534 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 457M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 16,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 13,187 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 11,071 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,071 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 9,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 5,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010
Fail 1 Sep 2010 4,778 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 762 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 2 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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NRC 457M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRC 457M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRC 457M registered?

NRC 457M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 17 June 1974.

Is NRC 457M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRC 457M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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