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PUE 97M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,908 mi
Last recorded50,908 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUE 97M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f +o/s/r+ n/s/r tyres all perished in sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,585 miles

both sides rear inner sills welding poor.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear inner sills welding poor.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,032 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 50,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,699 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,811 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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PUE 97M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PUE 97M, 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 PUE 97M registered?

PUE 97M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is PUE 97M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUE 97M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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