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YNC 217L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,468 mi
Last recorded96,468 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 217L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 96,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 95,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,299 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 55,299 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,335 miles

oil leak

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 217L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNC 217L, 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 YNC 217L?

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What year was YNC 217L registered?

YNC 217L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is YNC 217L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNC 217L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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