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PEC 551L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,451 mi
Last recorded60,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEC 551L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,451 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 60,451 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,850 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,150 miles

coolant leaking

water pump noisy and leaking

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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PEC 551L 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 85.7%.

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 PEC 551L, 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 PEC 551L?

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What year was PEC 551L registered?

PEC 551L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is PEC 551L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEC 551L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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