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PJM 236L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,158 mi
Last recorded50,158 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJM 236L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 50,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil feed pipe leaking

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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PJM 236L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJM 236L, 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

How do I check the history of PJM 236L?

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What year was PJM 236L registered?

PJM 236L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PJM 236L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJM 236L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJM 236L have outstanding finance?

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