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PGR 223P

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,793 mi
Last recorded17,793 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGR 223P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 17,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,427 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 15,427 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,394 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 11,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 9,153 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 8 May 2010 9,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Fail 9 May 2009 8,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 8,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 8,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,100 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 8,100 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 7,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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PGR 223P is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PGR 223P, 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 PGR 223P registered?

PGR 223P is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is PGR 223P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGR 223P shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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