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PGL 88L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 88L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 53,030 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,982 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 50,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 49,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,720 miles

Oil leak from diff ()

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,535 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,297 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,264 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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PGL 88L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PGL 88L, 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 PGL 88L?

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What year was PGL 88L registered?

PGL 88L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is PGL 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGL 88L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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