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NSX 512T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSX 512T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

underside of body undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2018 99,633 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of body undersealed

Pass 11 May 2017 99,275 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear differential leaking

Rear leaf springs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 99,274 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear differential leaking

Rear leaf springs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 99,252 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

front panel corroding

fuel tank corroding

n/s and o/s floor panels corroding

n/s/f inner wing corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,239 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front panel corroding

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroding

o/s floor panel corroded

o/s floor panel corroding

passenger seat belt not fitted

passenger seat not fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,221 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,209 miles

battey tray heavily corroded

exhaust very heavily corroded

front suspension parts very heavily corroded

offside and nearside outter sills very heavily corroded

rear springs very heavily corroded

unable to fully check wealding repair to the offside front floor due to coveded in under seal and seam seal

Pass 29 Nov 2006 98,971 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 98,971 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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NSX 512T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NSX 512T, 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 NSX 512T registered?

NSX 512T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1978.

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