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PWA 335K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

13,090 mi
Last recorded13,090 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWA 335K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 13,090 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator and water pump ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Aug 2024 12,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight weep from suspension dampener

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at engine,gearbox and diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack gaiter perishing both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2022 12,123 miles

Both steering rack gators perished.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine, Diff and Gearbox all have slight leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 11,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,372 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 11,037 miles

Coil spring corroded two front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on front suspension bush's

slight oil leak from n/s rear axle

Pass 16 May 2018 10,414 miles

Front Lower suspension bushes show deteration

Front coil springs show corrosion

Nearside Rear inner axle back plate shows slight leaking oil not affecting brakes MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE

Oil leak FRONT AND REAR ()

Rear leaf springs show corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 10,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Lower suspension bushes on both lower suspension arms show deteration

Nearside Rear Inner axle at rear wheel back plate shows fluid leaking may require attention IN NEAR FUTURE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheels binding slightly

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,677 miles

all tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 8,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 8,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 3,868 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 2,569 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2008 469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 81,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in propshaft slider

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,068 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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PWA 335K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 PWA 335K, 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 54 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 PWA 335K registered?

PWA 335K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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