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YDL 825L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,862 mi
Last recorded24,862 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 825L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 24,862 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front uj ()

centre exhaust silencer, slight dent

Fail 23 Apr 2018 24,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting bushes (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front uj,, ()

centre exhaust silencer, slight dent

Pass 25 May 2017 24,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake performances lower than offside rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil contamination around engine and gearbox

prop shaft front universal joint has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2016 24,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake performances lower than offside rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil contamination around engine and gearbox

prop shaft front universal joint has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

centre exhaust silencer slightly damaged

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

offside rear rebound strap broken,, recommend replace

slight oil contamination ,, around engine and rear axle unit

Fail 5 Mar 2015 24,810 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust silencer slightly damaged

offside rear suspension stop strap broken, recommend replace

prop shaft front universal joint has slight wear

slight oil contamination around engine and rear axle

Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,781 miles

Oil leak

gearbox mounts deterioated

offside rear check strap broken

Fail 26 Jun 2013 24,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

gearbox mounts deteriated

offside rear check strap broken

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 24,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,749 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,710 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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YDL 825L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YDL 825L, 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 YDL 825L registered?

YDL 825L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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