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PPJ 123L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,393 mi
Last recorded84,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 123L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,374 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has been heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 84,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,811 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2011 83,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,525 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to split

offside front floor corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2006 83,506 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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PPJ 123L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PPJ 123L, 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 PPJ 123L registered?

PPJ 123L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PPJ 123L safe to buy?

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