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PXE 866L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,267 mi
Last recorded6,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXE 866L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 6,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 6,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 5,685 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 5,194 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 4,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 2,343 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres at 3mm

n/s/f antiroll bar D bush a little worn

slight play inside steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2015 2,324 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres at 3mm

n/s/f antiroll bar inner "D" bush worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play inside steering rack

wire connected to starter has poor connection with solder will need attention soon?

Pass 6 May 2014 2,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s/r shock to linkrod joint

Fail 29 Apr 2014 2,248 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play o/s/r shock to linkrod joint

Pass 25 Apr 2013 2,008 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 2,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 1,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 1,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 1,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 1,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 1,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 1,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 1,001 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 1,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PXE 866L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXE 866L, 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.

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What year was PXE 866L registered?

PXE 866L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 October 1972.

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