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PPW 340M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,716 mi
Last recorded37,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 340M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,050 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 30,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 28,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013
Fail 1 Jun 2013 27,319 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,117 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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PPW 340M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 PPW 340M, 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 52 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 PPW 340M?

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What year was PPW 340M registered?

PPW 340M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 24 January 1974.

Is PPW 340M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPW 340M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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