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PLT 790L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,948 mi
Last recorded84,948 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLT 790L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight binding of all the brakes

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,325 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight binding of all the brakes

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,322 miles

minimal play in both front kingpins

tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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PLT 790L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PLT 790L, 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 PLT 790L registered?

PLT 790L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is PLT 790L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLT 790L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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