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PUU 403L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUU 403L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

water pump slight leakage

Pass 11 May 2012 76,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,369 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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PUU 403L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUU 403L, 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 54 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 PUU 403L registered?

PUU 403L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is PUU 403L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUU 403L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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