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PLO 108L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,661 mi
Last recorded43,661 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 108L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (Normal for age of vehicle). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Transmission and overdrive oil leak (Normal for age of vehicle). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Differential oil leak (Normal for age of vehicle). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,801 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 42,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,809 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Slight sound from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2016 41,809 miles

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

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Slight sound from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2015 41,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,581 miles

light corrosion around batterys

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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PLO 108L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PLO 108L, 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 PLO 108L registered?

PLO 108L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is PLO 108L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLO 108L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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