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PUD 126L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,454 mi
Last recorded21,454 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 126L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 21,454 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 21,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2017 20,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,077 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 15,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,628 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 14,623 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,604 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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PUD 126L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PUD 126L, 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 PUD 126L registered?

PUD 126L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is PUD 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUD 126L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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