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PNN 604L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNN 604L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 63,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,099 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,783 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,444 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,328 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all rusty dry through out req furthewr wax oil to protect been blacked heavy in some areas

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,328 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all rusty dry through out req furthewr wax oil to protect been blacked heavy in some areas

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,246 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

throughout the vehicle has metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills all is covred with wax oil

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,246 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

throughout the vehicle has metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills all is covred with wax oil

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,136 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it sligt metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills

Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,136 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sills floor chassi and inner to outer chassi box sections inside of outer sills going rusty also check above axles into back artches signs of metal fatige through out car req attention then wax oil

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dry and rusty on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,284 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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PNN 604L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 PNN 604L, 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 54 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 PNN 604L registered?

PNN 604L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is PNN 604L safe to buy?

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