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PVG 250J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVG 250J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,949 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,631 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,949 miles

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,304 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,888 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,770 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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PVG 250J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 PVG 250J, 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 55 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 PVG 250J registered?

PVG 250J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PVG 250J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVG 250J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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