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PHS 715L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,714 mi
Last recorded22,714 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHS 715L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,971 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 20,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 19,688 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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PHS 715L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PHS 715L, 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

How do I check the history of PHS 715L?

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What year was PHS 715L registered?

PHS 715L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is PHS 715L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHS 715L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHS 715L have outstanding finance?

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