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PMW 393M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,352 mi
Last recorded12,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 393M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,352 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 11,610 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,610 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 5 May 2006 11,584 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 11,584 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 11,576 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

crack o/s corner w/screen

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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PMW 393M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 PMW 393M, 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 52 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 PMW 393M registered?

PMW 393M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1974.

Is PMW 393M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMW 393M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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