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PAA 699P

1975 MG B

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,386 mi
Last recorded2,386 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 699P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 2,386 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 1,065 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 1,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 1 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected touching chassis (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

propshaft touches bolt head on handbrake mounting

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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PAA 699P is a 1975 MG B in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 PAA 699P, 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 51 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 PAA 699P?

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What year was PAA 699P registered?

PAA 699P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is PAA 699P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAA 699P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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