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PNX 688M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,469 mi
Last recorded66,469 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNX 688M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,469 miles

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))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 66,469 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,602 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Rear diff leaking

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2018 64,025 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 64,021 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,480 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 58,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,476 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 55,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,073 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 53,151 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 50,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,011 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,011 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,271 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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