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PFR 83M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFR 83M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 15 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills to wheel arch and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills to wheel arch and chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 98,139 miles

Corrosion to OSF floorpan - not excessive

Slight binding to OSR brake

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,229 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,935 miles

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

slight play in N/S/F king pin (lift)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,907 miles

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

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

slight play in N/S/F king pin (lift)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,494 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

temporary repairs to front and rear exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface perishing to nearside front tyre

tyres: 165X14 rears, 155x14 fronts

Fail 28 Jun 2011 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding o/s front and o/s rear brake

surface perishing to both rear tyres

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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PFR 83M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFR 83M, 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 PFR 83M registered?

PFR 83M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1974.

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