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PJU 56M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,194 mi
Last recorded17,194 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJU 56M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 17,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,035 miles

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2014 16,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,303 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 15,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,759 miles

handbrake lever side movement

nearside front kingpin slight lift

offside rear brake slightly binding

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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PJU 56M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 PJU 56M, 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 52 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 PJU 56M registered?

PJU 56M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PJU 56M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJU 56M shows 12 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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