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YTA 243L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,686 mi
Last recorded52,686 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 243L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,686 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 52,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,440 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 47,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,848 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION IN REAR WHEEL ARCHES.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,294 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,377 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,698 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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YTA 243L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YTA 243L, 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

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What year was YTA 243L registered?

YTA 243L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is YTA 243L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 243L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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