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PJL 307M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,663 mi
Last recorded2,663 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJL 307M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

slightly corroded n/s/f end of sill in side of wheel arch not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2010 2,491 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 2,412 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,629 miles

poor beam pattern from headlamps

Fail 31 Mar 2008 98,629 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,221 miles

Co% was at 8.5% adjusted mixture & set it to 4.4%

Mot computer is saying that this cars date of first use is 01/07/1971 but M registration is 1973/1974.

Nearside door does not unlock from inside the car.(can only be unlocked using the key)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 97,515 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PJL 307M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJL 307M, 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.

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What year was PJL 307M registered?

PJL 307M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PJL 307M safe to buy?

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