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PEL 99M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,535 mi
Last recorded16,535 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 99M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 16,535 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2016 16,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 15,482 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,806 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,347 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters are leaking slightly

slight play and knocking in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 10,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f floor holed and corroded

o/s/f bottom trunion slight wear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front brake is binding very slightly

slight play in offside and nearside inner rack assy

Pass 21 Jul 2007 10,098 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s floor corroding

o/s king pin some lift

o/s slight brake binded

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,947 miles

n/s front floor corrodding

n/s rear slight brake bind

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s front king pin some wear

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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PEL 99M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 PEL 99M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PEL 99M registered?

PEL 99M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PEL 99M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 99M 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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