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PLA 750L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 750L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,414 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pins

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front floor pans and inner sills corroded outside scope

Fail 24 Jul 2019 72,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in king pins

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front floor pans and inner sills corroded outside scope

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,412 miles

Both front floor pans and inner sills corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in front kingpins

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,317 miles

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

corosion nearside front floor to sill

Fail 5 Jun 2013 72,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

corosion nearside front floor to sill

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,317 miles

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

Front floorpans corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,315 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front floorpans corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,292 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,133 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside front floor to inner wheel arch holed

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in steering column knuckle

Fail 4 Sep 2008 71,653 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside front floor to inner wheel arch holed

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in steering column knuckle

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

advise clutch fluid leaking from pipe

advise nearside top and bottom trunions slight play

advise offside top and bottom trunions slight play

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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PLA 750L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 PLA 750L, 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 53 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 PLA 750L registered?

PLA 750L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is PLA 750L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 750L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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