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PWX 993K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,989 mi
Last recorded11,989 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWX 993K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 11,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,704 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 10,692 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

fan belt loose

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 10,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 9,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,206 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 8,944 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 8,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,813 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 7,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,143 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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PWX 993K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PWX 993K, 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 PWX 993K registered?

PWX 993K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is PWX 993K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWX 993K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PWX 993K have outstanding finance?

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