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PHM 790L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,166 mi
Last recorded16,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 790L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 16,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 16,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 16,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,084 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 15,537 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,278 miles

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 15,059 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,650 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 14,650 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 13,948 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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PHM 790L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHM 790L, 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

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What year was PHM 790L registered?

PHM 790L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PHM 790L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHM 790L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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