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PPG 279L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 279L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,257 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 82,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,308 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,084 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,949 miles

front brake pads apear to be low

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake pads apear to be low

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,815 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,255 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 80,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,085 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 78,251 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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PPG 279L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PPG 279L, 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 PPG 279L registered?

PPG 279L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is PPG 279L safe to buy?

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