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PHG 956K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHG 956K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,145 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 59,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 83,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 58,065 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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PHG 956K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 PHG 956K, 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 55 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 PHG 956K registered?

PHG 956K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is PHG 956K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHG 956K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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