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PPH 8L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,276 mi
Last recorded6,276 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 8L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 6,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 6,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 5,927 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 5,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,312 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 4,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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 8L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 8L, 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

How do I check the history of PPH 8L?

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What year was PPH 8L registered?

PPH 8L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is PPH 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 8L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PPH 8L have outstanding finance?

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