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PKW 292R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

44,515 mi
Last recorded44,515 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKW 292R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,515 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 44,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure AXLE STRAP BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,082 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT SIDEWAYS AND UP AND DOWN IN FRONT KINGPINS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 43,326 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,839 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,826 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 40,823 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,469 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,561 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,484 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,968 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 37,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,303 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,675 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,461 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,452 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,016 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,461 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 31,461 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 31,373 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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PKW 292R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 PKW 292R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PKW 292R registered?

PKW 292R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1977.

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