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PKB 315M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,049 mi
Last recorded12,049 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKB 315M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 12,049 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 12,049 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working Front and rear (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators not working Front and rear (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,535 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 11,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,926 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 9,922 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PKB 315M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PKB 315M, 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

How do I check the history of PKB 315M?

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What year was PKB 315M registered?

PKB 315M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1974.

Is PKB 315M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKB 315M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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