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PSG 577M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSG 577M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 57,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 57,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,366 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,948 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 54,823 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 54,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,400 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 54,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,634 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 53,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 52,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,379 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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PSG 577M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PSG 577M, 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 PSG 577M registered?

PSG 577M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1974.

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