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PUX 450M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUX 450M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,007 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 94,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,602 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,161 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,486 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2012 81,774 miles

nearside front seat slightly insecure

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside track rod end

Fail 15 May 2012 81,774 miles

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

nearside front seat slightly insecure

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,024 miles

nearside seat slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside track rod end

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,024 miles

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

nearside seat slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside track rod end

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,396 miles

nearside front seat slightly insecure

nearside windscreen washer pressure slightly low

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 29 May 2008 77,317 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in steering system

Fail 20 May 2008 77,317 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in steering system

Pass 22 May 2007 75,961 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 May 2007 75,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2006 74,788 miles

both rear brakes tight

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 17 May 2006 74,788 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

offside front ,nearside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

rear brakes binding slightly and slightly out of balance

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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PUX 450M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PUX 450M, 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.

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What year was PUX 450M registered?

PUX 450M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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