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PBW 417L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,217 mi
Last recorded72,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 417L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,164 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,769 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,769 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,815 miles

advise rear brake balence just acceptable

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,952 miles

advise rear inbalance just acceptable

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,560 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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PBW 417L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 PBW 417L, 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 53 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 PBW 417L?

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What year was PBW 417L registered?

PBW 417L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is PBW 417L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 417L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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