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PJM 394L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJM 394L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,640 miles

Front Lower King pin bushes slight play

Pass 4 May 2017 85,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 84,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,788 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,933 miles

underbody components covered in underseal

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,421 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,777 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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PJM 394L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PJM 394L, 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 394L?

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What year was PJM 394L registered?

PJM 394L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is PJM 394L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJM 394L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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