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PPH 211L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,144 mi
Last recorded38,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 211L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,884 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 37,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,472 miles

Oil leak

front wiperblades slightly smear screen

nearside rear half shaft oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front wiperblades slightly smear screen

nearside rear half shaft oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,451 miles

nearside rear backplate contaminated with oil .

offside front backplate corroded

offside rear wheel binding slightly

oil leak around rear axle

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,287 miles

oil leaks area of rear axle.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,121 miles

oil leak area of gearbox.

oil leak area of rear axle at nearside.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,835 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,193 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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PPH 211L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PPH 211L, 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 PPH 211L registered?

PPH 211L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is PPH 211L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 211L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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