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PMC 647L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,648 mi
Last recorded44,648 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 647L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,648 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

both rear leaf springs corrodede

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,573 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 44,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,541 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,406 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,135 miles

COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN OIL

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN OIL

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 44,012 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,933 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 43,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nsr osr s/a rubbers perished

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,224 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,810 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,810 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine runs on after switch off

slight play steering inner joints nsf osf

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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PMC 647L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PMC 647L, 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 PMC 647L registered?

PMC 647L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is PMC 647L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMC 647L shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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