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PNK 686L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,597 mi
Last recorded23,597 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 686L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to become worn at edge and becoming degraded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,683 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 15,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside dips to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 6,582 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2014 6,578 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,275 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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PNK 686L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PNK 686L, 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 PNK 686L registered?

PNK 686L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is PNK 686L safe to buy?

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