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NVP 172R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21,489 mi
Last recorded21,489 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVP 172R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,489 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks dripping on to exhaust (may be a fire risk )

hazard waring lamps flashing fast

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

smoke from exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2010 21,481 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S and N/S front discs pitted O.K at time of test.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 21,480 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S and N/S front discs pitted O.K at time of test.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,146 miles

N/S front washers not working.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S and N/S steering rack has slight wear o.k at time of test.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 20,567 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S and N/S steering rack has slight wear o.k at time of test.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,346 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 20,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 19,324 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 May 2005

slight noise in front n/s wheel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

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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NVP 172R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NVP 172R, 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.

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What year was NVP 172R registered?

NVP 172R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1976.

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