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359 PDV

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,145 mi
Last recorded29,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 PDV
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 28,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,374 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,021 miles

Some rear brake imbalance present. Some wear evident in propshaft front joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,590 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 25,590 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,048 miles

rear brake hose is cracking slightly,slight play in o/side track rod end,off side front tyre worn on outter edge,near side wiper blade slight splitting.

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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359 PDV is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 359 PDV, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 359 PDV?

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What year was 359 PDV registered?

359 PDV is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is 359 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 359 PDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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