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PLU 863L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,680 mi
Last recorded1,680 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 863L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 1,680 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 929 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,373 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in prop shaft U/J's

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 95,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,492 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 92,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,834 miles

oil leak

slight play at columnshaft

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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PLU 863L 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 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 PLU 863L, 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 PLU 863L registered?

PLU 863L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is PLU 863L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLU 863L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLU 863L have outstanding finance?

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