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PSO 987L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,017 mi
Last recorded53,017 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSO 987L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 53,017 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubber mountings deteriorated/ split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 51,981 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 50,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,012 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,804 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,689 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,119 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 987L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PSO 987L, 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 987L registered?

PSO 987L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1973.

Is PSO 987L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSO 987L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PSO 987L have outstanding finance?

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