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PJP 119L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,861 mi
Last recorded71,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJP 119L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,861 miles

brake pipes to rear wheels slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,605 miles

all tyres very worn and old, advise changing them

Fail 25 May 2012 71,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corroded around n/s/f headlamp

both inner sills corroded

brake pipes to rear wheels corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,743 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,960 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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PJP 119L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJP 119L, 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 PJP 119L registered?

PJP 119L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is PJP 119L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJP 119L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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