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PJD 590L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJD 590L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,535 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At the rear . ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,534 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes under rear of vehicle . ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,528 miles

SLIGHT RUSTING ON UNDERSIED

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,523 miles

Engine misfires, idles poorly and popping sounds through the exhaust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Offside front anti roll bar mounting bush worn.

Offside front floorpan corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,520 miles

Engine running uneven on idle and popping noise from exhaust when engine speed is increased.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front floorpan and chassis corroded and holed.

Slight wear and movement in offside front anti roll bar mounting bush.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,520 miles

Engine running uneven on idle and popping noise from exhaust when engine speed is increased.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front floorpan and chassis corroded and holed.

Slight wear and movement in offside front anti roll bar mounting bush.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front o/s/f floor/wheel arch excessive corrosion

minor oil leak diff

Fail 23 May 2018 48,509 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front o/s/f floor/wheel arch excessive corrosion

minor oil leak diff

Pass 27 May 2017 48,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,498 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,498 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 48,480 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,256 miles

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

Slight corrosion on /o/s/f under sill area

Pass 18 May 2010 48,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,025 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 477,770 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,766 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PJD 590L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJD 590L, 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 PJD 590L registered?

PJD 590L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is PJD 590L safe to buy?

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