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YCD 673K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,794 mi
Last recorded72,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCD 673K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,794 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s n/s front brake disc back plates corroding

o/s n/s wiper blades starting to split at ends

steering rack starting to wear

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,683 miles

oil leak on n/s of engine

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,497 miles

fuel hose perishing at bulkhead

Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel hose perishing at bulkhead

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,313 miles

drivers door release button loose

fuel hose stating to perish at bulkhead

Fail 8 Apr 2010 72,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

drivers door release button loose

fuel hose stating to perish at bulkhead

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,672 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,397 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 70,390 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,737 miles

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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YCD 673K is a 1972 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 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 YCD 673K, 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 54 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 YCD 673K registered?

YCD 673K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is YCD 673K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCD 673K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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