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PUP 981M

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,284 mi
Last recorded57,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 981M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,284 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,773 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,773 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,904 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,904 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,505 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,626 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 46,426 miles

slight play in near side front king pin

slight play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,032 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 43,032 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 37,096 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 37,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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PUP 981M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUP 981M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUP 981M registered?

PUP 981M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PUP 981M safe to buy?

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