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PKO 561M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,266 mi
Last recorded29,266 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKO 561M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,927 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 21,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,308 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,088 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 19,086 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone bushes worn slight

o/s/f lower wishbone arm worn slight

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,572 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,596 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 2,576 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front king pin play

o/s front lower pivot needs lubrication

Pass 13 Apr 2006 99,616 miles

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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PKO 561M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PKO 561M, 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 PKO 561M registered?

PKO 561M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1974.

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