MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn
Rear diff leaking
Stone chip in windscreen
Various oil leaks
Non obligatory mirror missing
Rear brake ferrules corroding
Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating
Rear leaf springs & shock absorbers corroding
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Various oil weeps
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to the legal limit
Non obligatory mirror missing
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear brake ferrules corroding
Rear leaf springs & shock absorbers corroding
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Various oil weeps
All front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge at legal limit - 1.6mm **STRONG ADVISE**
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Slight play in both front king pins
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Stone chip in windscreen
Various oil leaks
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear brake ferrules corroding
Slight play in both front king pins
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Underside of vehicle corroding
Various oil leaks
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
all rear leaf spring bushes perished
bind on offside rear when wheel rotated by hand
both front lower suspension arm forward and rear bushes deteriorating
front anti-roll bar centre bushes worn
front tyres slightly perished
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
rear leaf springs corroded
slight lift in both front king pins
various oil leaks
All tyres slightly pereshed
Front anti-role bar center bushes deteriorated
Nearside mirror glass missing
Play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Rear leaf spring bushes pereshed
Rear leaf springs rusty
Slight lift in both front king pins
Small chips in windscreen
Various oil leaks
Washers would benifit from adjustment
Wipers smearing
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
All rear suspension components corroding
Exhaust system starting to deteriorate
Front brake ferrules corroding
Rear brake ferrules corroding
Slight play in both front swivel joints
Underside of vehicle corroding
Various oil leaks
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PNX 688M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 PNX 688M, 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.
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What year was PNX 688M registered?
PNX 688M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1973.
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