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YRG 950L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

18,787 mi
Last recorded18,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRG 950L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,277 miles

Nearside Front king pin/trunnion slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin /trunnion slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 18,277 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front king pin/trunnion slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin /trunnion slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,875 miles

Nearside Front king pin and trunnion slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin and trunnion slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 17,875 miles

Nearside Front king pin and trunnion slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin and trunnion slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 17,195 miles

Nearside Front trunnion slight play

Nearside king pin slight lift

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside king pin slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,409 miles

slight lift in king pins

Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,019 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 15,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside engine mount bolt loose

Pass 12 May 2016 14,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 14,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 14,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 13,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,642 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 11,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,880 miles

Lower steering column bush has slight play

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 9,872 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,554 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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YRG 950L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YRG 950L, 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.

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What year was YRG 950L registered?

YRG 950L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is YRG 950L safe to buy?

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