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PBP 699K

1971 MG B

Beige Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,048 mi
Last recorded62,048 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBP 699K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 61,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 60,604 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,441 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 57,524 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,343 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 52,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 50,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,868 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,868 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 44,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,980 miles

slight play in both front kingpins and wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2014 42,966 miles

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

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

slight play in both front kingpins and wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2013 41,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,587 miles

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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PBP 699K is a 1971 MG B in Beige with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBP 699K, 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.

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What year was PBP 699K registered?

PBP 699K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1971.

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The MOT history for PBP 699K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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