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YMO 311

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 311
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,352 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,352 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,235 miles

under side of vehicle rusty and generally old

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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YMO 311 is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMO 311, 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 YMO 311?

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What year was YMO 311 registered?

YMO 311 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is YMO 311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMO 311 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YMO 311 have outstanding finance?

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