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PTW 11M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

41,118 mi
Last recorded41,118 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTW 11M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 41,118 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 41,118 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 39,153 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 39,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 35,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Aug 2023 35,539 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (c))

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

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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PTW 11M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 PTW 11M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PTW 11M?

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What year was PTW 11M registered?

PTW 11M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is PTW 11M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTW 11M shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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