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YJE 690M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJE 690M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear alxe suport straps worn nearside and offside

mileomiter clocks have been changed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,629 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,273 miles

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,189 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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YJE 690M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJE 690M, 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

How do I check the history of YJE 690M?

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What year was YJE 690M registered?

YJE 690M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is YJE 690M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJE 690M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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