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PCM 11M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,407 mi
Last recorded35,407 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCM 11M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 33,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,468 miles

trace of play felt on o/s/r and n/s/f wheels

Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,945 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,420 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi runs close to wheel on full lock / has been oiled

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trace of play felt at wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,643 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides …. n/s worst (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,891 miles

headlight beam patterns weak / deteriorated / slightly distorted ...unlikely to dazzle other roadusers

Fail 30 Aug 2017 24,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlight beam patterns weak / deteriorated / slightly distorted ...unlikely to dazzle other roadusers

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,815 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,118 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2010 20,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,535 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,502 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 18,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,396 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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PCM 11M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PCM 11M, 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

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What year was PCM 11M registered?

PCM 11M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is PCM 11M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCM 11M shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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