MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
gearbox mounts deterioated
offside rear check strap broken
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
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)
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)
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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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YDL 825L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.
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