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YVE 493M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,822 mi
Last recorded57,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVE 493M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,929 miles

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

indicators slow with kenlow fan running

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,571 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background spare plate fitted (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background spare plate fitted (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,178 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both front king pins

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 6 Aug 2012 55,175 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both front king pins

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,209 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs scored

general corrosion to floor and sills

nearside front king pin dudt cover missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,042 miles

front discs slight grooving

indicators slow with headlamps on

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,761 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 49,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YVE 493M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVE 493M, 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 YVE 493M registered?

YVE 493M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1973.

Is YVE 493M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVE 493M shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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