MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
all the tyres are slightly cracked on the outer sidewall
clutch release stiff in operation
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all the tyres have splits on the side walls
fuel pump banjo damp
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in the offside steering rack
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers door release stiff in operation
offside door mirror slightly insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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YCS 553L is a 1972 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YCS 553L, 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.
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What year was YCS 553L registered?
YCS 553L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1972.
Is YCS 553L safe to buy?
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