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PEJ 99L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,466 mi
Last recorded38,466 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEJ 99L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 38,466 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/overdrive unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Dec 2024 37,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox overdrive unit area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 34,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 34,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link lower ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,405 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort reading on application - advise park brake diagnostic/check (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,921 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge - very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Dec 2020 26,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 24,886 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 24,886 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 17,177 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 12,200 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 12,200 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 11,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,785 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 8,785 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 6,935 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 6,935 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 4,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 3,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 3,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 97,410 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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PEJ 99L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 PEJ 99L, 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 54 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 PEJ 99L registered?

PEJ 99L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is PEJ 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEJ 99L shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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