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PWJ 181K

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWJ 181K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,393 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,101 miles

Offside Front BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Outer STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP MISSING

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,101 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Outer STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP MISSING

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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PWJ 181K is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PWJ 181K, 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 PWJ 181K registered?

PWJ 181K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is PWJ 181K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWJ 181K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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