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MYF 668L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,779 mi
Last recorded32,779 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYF 668L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,779 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Washer jet not working

Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,753 miles

Front suspension king pins slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension unit slight leak

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 32,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit, slight leak

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

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

Slight play in king pins

Tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,537 miles

Foot brake and hand brake only just met requirements on nearside rear

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,269 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 32,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,289 miles

Nearside Hand brake reading low

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin worn (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,707 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear seats missing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,821 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 28,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,739 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,739 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,367 miles

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING

Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,367 miles

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)

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

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,747 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small amount of lift in ns king pin

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,934 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 16,506 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,118 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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MYF 668L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MYF 668L, 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

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What year was MYF 668L registered?

MYF 668L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is MYF 668L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYF 668L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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