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PXC 696M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,341 mi
Last recorded10,341 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 696M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 10,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 9,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 8,862 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 7,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 7,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 6,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,100 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 5,033 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,033 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Fail 9 Aug 2012 3,712 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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PXC 696M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PXC 696M, 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

How do I check the history of PXC 696M?

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What year was PXC 696M registered?

PXC 696M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is PXC 696M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXC 696M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PXC 696M have outstanding finance?

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