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PER 243N

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,142 mi
Last recorded35,142 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPER 243N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,870 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,540 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,483 miles

ADVISE:-corrosion noted on offside inner rear wheel arch.

ADVISE:-oil leak noted on nearside rear brake back plate not going onto brake linings.

ADVISE:-slight play noted in steering rack on offside

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,317 miles

o/s/f castle rail corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f castle rail corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,486 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f castle section/sill end corroded

oil leak n/s/r axle

Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/f castle section/sill end corroded

oil leak n/s/r axle

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,221 miles

o/s/f castle rail corroded

oil leak n/s/r axle

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,953 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,916 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f castle section/floor

oil leak n/s rear axle

slight play n/s kingpin/trunion

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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PER 243N is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PER 243N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PER 243N registered?

PER 243N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1974.

Is PER 243N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PER 243N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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