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PAB 213L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 213L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,658 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 85,658 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 85,391 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Corrosion hole near offside inner sill but not in a prescribed area.

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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PAB 213L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 PAB 213L, 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 54 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 PAB 213L?

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What year was PAB 213L registered?

PAB 213L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is PAB 213L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAB 213L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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