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PHV 90L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,293 mi
Last recorded42,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 90L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,435 miles

fluid round steering rack no leaks detected

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,434 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid round steering rack no leaks detected

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,755 miles

no nearside rear view mirror fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no nearside rear view mirror fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,822 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,875 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight binding o.s.f. brake.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,079 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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PHV 90L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PHV 90L, 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 PHV 90L registered?

PHV 90L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is PHV 90L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHV 90L shows 16 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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