MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in side walls and treads need renewing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in side walls and treads need renewing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides in sides walls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides in sides walls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not working Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes starting to perish slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes starting to perish slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fan belt loose
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VYO 389S is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VYO 389S, 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 VYO 389S registered?
VYO 389S is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is VYO 389S safe to buy?
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