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PRJ 938M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,823 mi
Last recorded13,823 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRJ 938M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 13,823 miles

All underside of vehicle coated in wax oil

Pass 28 Nov 2023 9,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 7,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 6,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 6,009 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,784 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 5,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 4,280 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 4,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 3,634 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no hazard switch fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2013 3,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no hazard switch fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,603 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lower shock absorber mount has slight play.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 2,603 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lower shock absorber mount has slight play.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear reverse light inop

slight dampness at the offside front suspension unit

slight play in offside rear shockie lower mount

slight play in the propshaft front joint

Fail 29 Jul 2011 2,319 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear reverse light inop

slight dampness at the offside front suspension unit

slight play in offside rear shockie lower mount

slight play in the propshaft front joint

Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 1,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 723 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 666 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PRJ 938M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PRJ 938M, 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 PRJ 938M registered?

PRJ 938M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 October 1973.

Is PRJ 938M safe to buy?

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