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PRL 699M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRL 699M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 97,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,299 miles

advise hazzard switch requires attention in near future

advise hub oil leak from o/s/r

Fail 23 Mar 2006 96,265 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise oil leak from o/s r hub area

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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PRL 699M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 PRL 699M, 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 PRL 699M?

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What year was PRL 699M registered?

PRL 699M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PRL 699M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRL 699M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRL 699M have outstanding finance?

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