MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak Engine/Gearbox ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Oil leak Diff ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)
Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak Engine/Gearbox ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Oil leak Diff ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
damage to windscreen outside of drivers view to the road
Offside rear tyre outer wall splitting
Both headlamp reflectors corroded.
Handbrake travel high.
Indicator switch becoming loose.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/F & both rear brakes binding slightly.
O/S/R tyre perished at outer sidewall.
Oil leak
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Both headlamp reflectors corroded.
Handbrake travel high.
Indicator switch becoming loose.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/F & both rear brakes binding slightly.
O/S/R tyre perished at outer sidewall.
Oil leak
Bottom radiator hose chafing.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bottom radiator hose chafing.
O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.
Wiper blades well worn. †Approx 5mm slack at steering wheel. †Play in both rear wheel splines/hub. †Both rear brake drums partially distorted.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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PUH 495R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 PUH 495R, 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 PUH 495R registered?
PUH 495R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1977.
Is PUH 495R safe to buy?
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