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PNP 59L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,518 mi
Last recorded64,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 59L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,518 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,468 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Small split in end of offside wiper blade

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front tyres 185/65-15 rear tyres 175/65-15

parking brake lever slightly high.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,480 miles

Early corrosion to o/s rear inner under sill / sill

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,123 miles

Offside Front Secondary Shockabsorber Leaking †Tele shockabsorbers Fitted as Well

Offside front Floor Holed & Corroded Outside Prescribed Area

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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PNP 59L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 PNP 59L, 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 PNP 59L registered?

PNP 59L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is PNP 59L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 59L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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