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PSO 426L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,035 mi
Last recorded7,035 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSO 426L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,035 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 7,029 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 6,747 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,650 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 5,635 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 4,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 1,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 99,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 99,351 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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PSO 426L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PSO 426L, 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 PSO 426L registered?

PSO 426L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is PSO 426L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSO 426L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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