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PKC 80M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,504 mi
Last recorded36,504 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKC 80M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 36,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 36,445 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,696 miles

Slight play in n/s lower fulcrum

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,410 miles

Slight lift in n/s king pin

Slight play in n/s lower trunion

Pass 7 May 2013 31,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in n/s king pin

Fail 7 May 2013 31,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 18 May 2012 31,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2012 31,875 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,380 miles

O/s and n/s king pins have slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,676 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,380 miles

Slight play in n/s king pin

Slight play in n/s lower trunion

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

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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PKC 80M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PKC 80M, 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 PKC 80M?

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What year was PKC 80M registered?

PKC 80M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is PKC 80M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKC 80M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKC 80M have outstanding finance?

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