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YNC 174L

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,056 mi
Last recorded57,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 174L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 57,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 May 2016 56,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,605 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 56,595 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,452 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,195 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 55,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 55,463 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,451 miles

Front bumper and front panel bolts missing.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 55,451 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper and front panel bolts missing.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,337 miles

n/s battery insecure.RPM counter stuck

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,735 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YNC 174L is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 YNC 174L, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNC 174L registered?

YNC 174L is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 18 February 1976.

Is YNC 174L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNC 174L shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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