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PGU 543K

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,133 mi
Last recorded52,133 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 543K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 52,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 51,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,482 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,168 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 491,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 48,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,308 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,552 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,541 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,977 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 46,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

off side front position lamp loose but secure

Pass 8 May 2006 45,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PGU 543K is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PGU 543K, 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 PGU 543K registered?

PGU 543K is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is PGU 543K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 543K shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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