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PPJ 774L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,640 mi
Last recorded2,640 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPJ 774L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 2,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 2,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 1,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 1,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,467 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 99,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 91,028 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 88,323 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 91,924 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,840 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 774L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 774L, 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 PPJ 774L registered?

PPJ 774L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is PPJ 774L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPJ 774L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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