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PJM 620L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,580 mi
Last recorded16,580 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJM 620L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 15,335 miles

Under body corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2013 15,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery not located in carrier correctly

both rear tyres cracked and perished

clutch fluid seeping from flexy

o/s wiper poor

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,981 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

wipers do not clear windscreen very effectively.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,962 miles

drivers floorpan corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,862 miles

drivers side floorpan front part is corroded through

Fail 20 Jul 2007 11,862 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

drivers side floorpan front part is corroded through

Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,678 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 11,673 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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PJM 620L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 620L, 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 PJM 620L registered?

PJM 620L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 28 February 1973.

Is PJM 620L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJM 620L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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