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NTF 498R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,186 mi
Last recorded25,186 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTF 498R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 24,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,390 miles

n/s track rod end boot split + min'play

Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

boot split n/s track rod end +min.play

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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NTF 498R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NTF 498R, 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 NTF 498R?

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What year was NTF 498R registered?

NTF 498R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1976.

Is NTF 498R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTF 498R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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