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YCS 553L

1972 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,870 mi
Last recorded13,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCS 553L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 13,870 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 13,697 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,527 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2013 13,497 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,808 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 12,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,218 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door release stiff in operation

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 11,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 11,638 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 11,290 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,288 miles

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.

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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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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