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PVX 979K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,978 mi
Last recorded81,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVX 979K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,331 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,331 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 78,191 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,699 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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PVX 979K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PVX 979K, 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 PVX 979K registered?

PVX 979K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is PVX 979K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVX 979K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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