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PKB 661M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,048 mi
Last recorded42,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKB 661M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 40,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 40,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 39,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 36,750 miles

Near side rear shock absorber oil drain plug fibre washer weaping oil

Off side front floor castle section has light surface rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 36,239 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,092 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 36,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

nearside front shock absorber very weak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,608 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered excessive

Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,607 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,605 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 35,605 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cracking to offside front tyre

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 661M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 661M, 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 PKB 661M registered?

PKB 661M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1974.

Is PKB 661M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKB 661M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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