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PLO 99L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,226 mi
Last recorded27,226 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 99L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,202 miles

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2017 26,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,763 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 26,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,112 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 24,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,394 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,665 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

N/S/F SIDELIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,593 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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PLO 99L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 99L, 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 99L registered?

PLO 99L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is PLO 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLO 99L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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