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PPY 420M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,825 mi
Last recorded21,825 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPY 420M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,825 miles

Both bumpers have been removed

Front bump stops missing

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Reverse lights not working

Underbody has been undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2017 21,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both bumpers have been removed

Front bump stops missing

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Reverse lights not working

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,576 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 14,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,198 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 11,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 7,751 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2010 6,963 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 6,963 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 6,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 6,470 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 5,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,309 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 2,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 99,278 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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PPY 420M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PPY 420M, 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.

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What year was PPY 420M registered?

PPY 420M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 20 February 1974.

Is PPY 420M safe to buy?

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