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PVX 94K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,045 mi
Last recorded14,045 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVX 94K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 14,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play to nearside front kingpin

Fail 11 Sep 2017 14,005 miles

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

slight play to nearside front kingpin

Pass 28 Mar 2017 13,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play to Nearside front kingpin

Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 13,984 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 13,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,137 miles

runner corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

runner corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,907 miles

o/s/f ruuner corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,757 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,342 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,968 miles

slight wear in both front suspension trunnion bushes and joints

Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,911 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,810 miles

slight wear in both front suspension king pins

Fail 10 Sep 2007 9,807 miles

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

slight wear in both front king pins

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,629 miles

corrosion starting in both front floor pans also both inner sills

o/s/rear brake binding

slight lift ino/s/front trunnions

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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PVX 94K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PVX 94K, 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.

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What year was PVX 94K registered?

PVX 94K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is PVX 94K safe to buy?

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