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PLG 355L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 355L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,869 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,869 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,733 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 39,733 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,595 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,040 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,435 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,433 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,115 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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PLG 355L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PLG 355L, 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 PLG 355L registered?

PLG 355L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is PLG 355L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLG 355L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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