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PWT 656M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWT 656M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 82,275 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 82,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,908 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 May 2014 81,676 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,644 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,465 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTY NOISY

N/S REAR SLIGHT MOVMENT

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,253 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,091 miles

n/s wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,031 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 81,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PWT 656M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 PWT 656M, 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 53 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 PWT 656M registered?

PWT 656M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is PWT 656M safe to buy?

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