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YER 727M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,183 mi
Last recorded11,183 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYER 727M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,183 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 11,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort lower than offside, may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,117 miles

Offside Rear Parking Brake effort lower than expected

Pass 17 May 2017 11,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,902 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 10,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,762 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 10,753 miles

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

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

main beam tell-tale inop.

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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YER 727M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YER 727M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YER 727M registered?

YER 727M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is YER 727M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YER 727M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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