MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring broken o/s/f coil spring (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre 3mm
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
nearside washer jet not working
slight play nearside front lower trunnion
n/s rear service brake performance low
n/s washer jet not working
slight play n/s lower kingpin trunion
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
n/s/r service brake performance low
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SSY 488M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 SSY 488M, 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.
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What year was SSY 488M registered?
SSY 488M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.
Is SSY 488M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SSY 488M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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