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YUP 654L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

354 mi
Last recorded354 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUP 654L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 354 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 40 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,075 miles

N/S jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,395 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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YUP 654L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUP 654L, 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 YUP 654L?

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What year was YUP 654L registered?

YUP 654L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is YUP 654L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUP 654L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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