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PTU 120C

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,399 mi
Last recorded60,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 120C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,249 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,240 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe corroded next to offside lower wish bone mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,976 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,470 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering column uj touching oil cooler pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

dipswitch insecurely mounted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

dipswitch insecurely mounted

Pass 21 May 2009 59,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 59,100 miles

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

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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PTU 120C is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 PTU 120C, 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 51 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 PTU 120C registered?

PTU 120C is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 13 November 1975.

Is PTU 120C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 120C shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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