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PVT 204M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,628 mi
Last recorded21,628 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVT 204M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 21,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,906 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket weld broken

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust mount bracket weld broken

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,294 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,845 miles

Entire chassis/underbody including fuel and brake pipes covered in underseal at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2009 15,845 miles

Entire chassis/underbody including fuel and brake pipes covered in underseal at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 11,995 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 10,672 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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PVT 204M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PVT 204M, 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 PVT 204M registered?

PVT 204M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is PVT 204M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVT 204M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVT 204M have outstanding finance?

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