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PPG 413L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,208 mi
Last recorded87,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 413L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,208 miles

Oil leak on engine and gear box ()

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

corrosion on under side of vehicle

nsf king pin has slight play in joint

Pass 13 May 2016 87,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,932 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle

nsf king pin has slight play

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisey

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 20 May 2015 86,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber slighty worn

N/S/F kingpin has slight play

N/S/f wheel bearing slightly rough

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,780 miles

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

both ns /os sills corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion on osr inner wheel arch

wide spread corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both ns /os sills corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion on osr inner wheel arch

wide spread corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,521 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,004 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 86,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,495 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 85,495 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 84,260 miles

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 413L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 413L, 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 PPG 413L registered?

PPG 413L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is PPG 413L safe to buy?

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