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PLA 768L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,176 mi
Last recorded45,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLA 768L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,931 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,884 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,276 miles

Advise slight play in n/s/f kingpins.

Advise slight play in o/s/f kingpins.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,276 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s front upper & lower king pin joints worn

o/s front upper & lower king pin joints worn

sills floor & in wings repaired - advise attension in wing repair

slight chaffing brake pipe

slight corrosion brake disc - unable to fully check pads discs

slight gap between n/s sill & floor

slight play n/s/f bearing

slight play steering & suspension joint

slight tightness steering

slight wear n/s/f bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front upper & lower king pin joints worn

o/s front upper & lower king pin joints worn

sills floor & in wings repaired - advise attension in wing repair

slight chaffing brake pipe

slight corrosion brake disc - unable to fully check pads discs

slight gap between n/s sill & floor

slight play n/s/f bearing

slight play steering & suspension joint

slight tightness steering

slight wear n/s/f bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 43,933 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,784 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 43,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 768L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 768L, 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

How do I check the history of PLA 768L?

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What year was PLA 768L registered?

PLA 768L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is PLA 768L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLA 768L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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