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PKK 509M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKK 509M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 87,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe mastercylinder to splitter (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking Carb (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe mastercylinder to splitter (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor/inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,849 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 86,843 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 86,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PKK 509M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PKK 509M, 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.

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What year was PKK 509M registered?

PKK 509M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1974.

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