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PYA 308L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 308L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 82,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 78,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 77,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2006 76,804 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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PYA 308L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYA 308L, 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 PYA 308L?

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What year was PYA 308L registered?

PYA 308L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is PYA 308L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 308L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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