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PGP 194L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,052 mi
Last recorded62,052 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGP 194L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads getting down on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,100 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak n/s rear half shaft seal.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak n/s rear half shaft seal.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,941 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak n/s half shaft oil seal.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak n/s half shaft oil seal.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,811 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,254 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,253 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

clutch slave weeping

rear axel leaking oil

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,207 miles

advise water pump defective

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,640 miles

ADVISE NSR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS STARTED TO WEAP OIL

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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PGP 194L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PGP 194L, 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.

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What year was PGP 194L registered?

PGP 194L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 April 1973.

Is PGP 194L safe to buy?

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