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PMD 505L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMD 505L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 83,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 83,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 82,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,908 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,166 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,212 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,607 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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PMD 505L is a 1973 MG B in Green 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 PMD 505L, 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 PMD 505L registered?

PMD 505L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 17 July 1973.

Is PMD 505L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMD 505L 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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