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PHU 599M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,331 mi
Last recorded28,331 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 599M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,079 miles

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 25,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,181 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 25,166 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 599M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHU 599M, 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 599M registered?

PHU 599M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is PHU 599M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 599M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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