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PVE 969N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,426 mi
Last recorded43,426 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVE 969N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 43,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 43,409 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2006 42,597 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 42,597 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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PVE 969N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PVE 969N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PVE 969N registered?

PVE 969N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1974.

Is PVE 969N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVE 969N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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