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PLM 628L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,455 mi
Last recorded18,455 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 628L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,455 miles

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

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

all tyres side walls cracking

underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 24 Aug 2017 18,452 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres side walls cracking

underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 16 May 2016 17,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,671 miles

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

slight fault with indicator stalk but stills functions ok

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,051 miles

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

n/s/f indicator switch slightly worn but still functions

under body vehicle is heaverly under sealed

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 15,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PLM 628L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PLM 628L, 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 PLM 628L registered?

PLM 628L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is PLM 628L safe to buy?

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