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PPO 474K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 474K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 91,586 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 91,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,403 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 67,656 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,350 miles

headlamp aim a little low

ns cover sill poorly fitted

slight bind nsf brake

Pass 26 May 2009 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 86,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 85,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

hand brake lever has advance travel

near side front tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,982 miles

offside and nearside front trunions found to have slight vertical movement

Fail 30 May 2007 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front trunions have slight vertical movement

Pass 25 May 2006 83,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PPO 474K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 PPO 474K, 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 55 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 PPO 474K registered?

PPO 474K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PPO 474K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPO 474K shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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