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PLL 113L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

73,492 mi
Last recorded73,492 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 113L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,492 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,012 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 73,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/80R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on upper limit

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,538 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on upper limit

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens loose

Offside Rear Axle strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,839 miles

Offside Rear Axle strap broken

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Horn in-op (only applies to vehicles from 1st august 1973)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner quarter

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Horn in-op (only applies to vehicles from 1st august 1973)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner quarter

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,351 miles

battery trays corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded/deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,992 miles

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

battery tray corroded

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,405 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Corrosion underside

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,372 miles

corrosion underside

nearside front tyre close to legal limit /perished/cracking

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,786 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

leaf springs corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion underside

slight play in wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,148 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion underside

leaf springs corroded

oil leak

slight play in wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion underside

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2014 65,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion underside

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion under bonnet

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

harsh corrosion to underside of car in places

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion under bonnet

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

harsh corrosion to underside of car in places

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,651 miles

corrosion underside of bonnet area

corrosion underside of car

exhaust system corroded

front upper suspension bushes deteriorated

harsh corrosion to front and rear chassis legs (border line pass)

harsh corrosion to rear inner wheel arches (border line pass)

harsh corrosion to rear spring mounting points (border line pass)

harsh play in steering rack

hash corrosion to floor pan

jacking points harshley corroded

oil leak

stone chips in winscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,368 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,575 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,123 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,950 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 56,949 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 55,013 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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PLL 113L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 PLL 113L, 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.

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What year was PLL 113L registered?

PLL 113L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is PLL 113L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLL 113L shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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