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PCT 855M

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,131 mi
Last recorded23,131 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCT 855M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 23,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 23,002 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,473 miles

All four tyres ageing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 22,186 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,947 miles

O/S/R Tyre wall cracked slightly.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,032 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,032 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,843 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,891 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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PCT 855M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCT 855M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PCT 855M registered?

PCT 855M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 March 1974.

Is PCT 855M safe to buy?

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