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PRX 209M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 209M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 93,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 91,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 91,244 miles

Alternator belt loose

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damper arm bush worn

Nearside Rear Half shaft outer seal leaking nearly to excess onto brake shoes

Offside Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 May 2017 89,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 89,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,282 miles

fan belt slack

light switch a little worn

near side rear half shaft outer seal slight leak

off side front lower steering coloum universal joint slightly worn

off side front parking lever rachet worn

slight play in near side king pin

wire from fuel tank broken

Pass 9 May 2014 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

near side rear half shaft slight leak in outer seal

visual inspection on emissions

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in lower steering coloum coupling

Pass 25 May 2012 86,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,852 miles

fan belt loose

slight oil leak from near side rear half shaft seal

Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,628 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak near side rear half shaft vseal

Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,053 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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PRX 209M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 PRX 209M, 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 PRX 209M registered?

PRX 209M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is PRX 209M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRX 209M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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