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PDH 450K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,261 mi
Last recorded34,261 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 450K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,261 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 34,261 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit missing X 4 Bump Stops missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in boot area. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 29,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,832 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,178 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 28,178 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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PDH 450K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PDH 450K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDH 450K registered?

PDH 450K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is PDH 450K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDH 450K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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