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PKW 990M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,531 mi
Last recorded56,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKW 990M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,513 miles

both front floor area corroded but not gone through

n/s aim just in

o/s/r wheel slightly sticking

slight judder at front brakes

under vehicle covered in underseal unable to check properly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,325 miles

underside of vehicle covered in a thick underseal (floors,inner sills,chassis) making inspection for corrosion impossible.

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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PKW 990M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKW 990M, 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 PKW 990M?

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What year was PKW 990M registered?

PKW 990M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PKW 990M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKW 990M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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