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PHU 37M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,721 mi
Last recorded2,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 37M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 2,721 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 2,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 1,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 1,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 1,463 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER TRUNION SLIGHT PLAY IN PIN BUSHES

Fail 25 Jun 2014 1,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER TRUNION SLIGHT PLAY IN PIN BUSHES

Pass 7 Sep 2007 283 miles

CO LEVEL TO HIGH 8; 96 # AS THE VEHICAL IS PRE 1975 THIS IS ACSEPTABLE

Pass 8 Jul 2006 99,437 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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PHU 37M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PHU 37M, 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 PHU 37M registered?

PHU 37M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is PHU 37M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 37M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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